Travelling with an Egg Allergy
Indonesian cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors, and while eggs are a common ingredient in many dishes, those with egg allergies need not worry. In Indonesia, it's common practice to customize meals, such as the popular Nasi Campur, to suit dietary restrictions. Simply request that your dishes be prepared without eggs, and you can still enjoy the full range of vibrant and delicious Indonesian meals. Rest assured, Indonesian kitchens are flexible and can accommodate your needs, ensuring you have a delightful and safe culinary experience. That said, here are some dishes you need to be watchful for...
Be careful to watch out for the following foods when eating in Bali:
Indonesian Cooking: Martabak, Fritters (Bakwan/Perkedel), Kerak Telor, Condiment of Fried rice (Nasi goreng), condiment of Gado Gado, Corn Soup (Sup Jagung), Egg Tofu (Tahu Telur/Tahu Tek), Fu yung hai, Noodle (Mie), Pepes (protein such as chicken, fish, etc wrapped in banana leaves), Dadar Gulung, Pempek.
Ingredients found in other types of cuisines: Artificial flavourings, baked goods, cakes, custard, egg-glazed pastry hollandaise sauce, ice cream, lecithin, marzipan, marshmallow, mayonnaise, meringue, natural flavourings, nougat, pasta, salad dressing and tartare sauce
Warning: Foods mentioned are examples only and does not represent a comprehensive list. Always check allergens in food.
See where to eat safely with an Egg Allergy:
Ingredients as written in English: Albumin, Apovitellin, Cholesterol free egg substitute, Dried egg solids, Dried egg, Egg, Egg wash, Egg white, Egg yolk, Eggnog, Fat substitutes, Globulin, Livetin, Lysozyme, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Meringue powder, Ovalbumin, Ovoglobulin, Ovomucin, Ovomucoid, Ovotransferrin, Ovovitelia, Ovovitellin, Powdered eggs, Silici albuminate, Simplesse, Surimi, Trailblazer, Vitellin, Whole egg
Translated into Indonesian: Albumin, Apovitellin, Pengganti telur bebas kolesterol, Padatan telur kering, Telur kering, Telur, Pencuci telur, Putih telur, Kuning telur, Eggnog, Pengganti lemak, Globulin, Livetin, Lisozim, Mayones, Meringue, Bubuk meringue, Ovalbumin, Ovoglobulin, Ovomucin , Ovomucoid, Ovotransferrin, Ovovitelia, Ovovitellin, Telur bubuk, Silici albuminate, Simplesse, Surimi, Trailblazer, Vitellin, Telur utuh
Find food in Bali which does not contain Egg:
*Lists of ingredients extracted from Erudus.
Communicating your Egg allergy
Here are some useful phrases to help you to communicate your Egg allergy to hospitality staff in Bali:
I have a severe allergy to Eggs and all foods containing Eggs.
"Saya memiliki alergi parah terhadap Telur dan semua makanan yang mengandung Telur."
I must avoid eating Eggs to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
"Saya harus menghindari makan Telur untuk mencegah reaksi alergi yang mengancam jiwa."
Please make sure that my meal does not contain any Eggs.
"Harap pastikan bahwa makanan saya tidak mengandung Telur."
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