Malaysian keto guide

Bitter gourd simmered in a rich, creamy, and spicy coconut milk (santan) gravy, enhanced with the savory depth…

Stink beans (petai) stir-fried simply with garlic and bird's eye chilies, allowing the unique, pungent flavor …

Soft, tender eggplant pieces are stir-fried with a fiery and aromatic sambal made from fresh chilies, shallots…

Eggplant slices lightly fried until tender, then stir-fried with a spicy chili paste. Modified to remove any a…

Blanched and sliced banana blossom (jantung pisang) stir-fried with pungent belacan (fermented shrimp paste), …

A refreshing and spicy salad made from shredded young (unripe) papaya, crispy fried anchovies, and a tangy dre…

A popular dry curry or stir-fry originating from Indian cuisine, adapted for keto by replacing potatoes with t…

A light and refreshing stir-fry featuring tender cubes of winter melon (labu air) and succulent prawns, gently…

Young bamboo shoots stir-fried with a simple yet flavorful chili paste, typically including shallots and garli…

Sautéed eggplant (terung) combined with crispy fried anchovies (ikan bilis) in a spicy, savory sambal base mad…

A straightforward and quick stir-fry featuring crisp bean sprouts and succulent prawns, cooked with minced gar…

A traditional assortment of fresh, raw or lightly blanched low-carb vegetables such as cucumber, long beans, a…

Crispy fried anchovies stir-fried with plenty of thinly sliced red onions, often with a hint of chili. The ket…

Tender bamboo shoots simmered in a creamy, mild turmeric-infused coconut gravy, offering a rustic and comforti…

Chunks of eggplant (brinjal) are stir-fried with a pungent and spicy shrimp paste (belacan), fresh chilies, an…

A vibrant Malaysian salad made from blanched tapioca leaves, finely shredded and mixed with toasted coconut (k…

A rich and creamy vegetable dish featuring a selection of low-carb vegetables simmered in a turmeric-infused c…

A flavorful Nyonya-style braised mixed vegetable dish, reimagined for keto. It typically features low-carb veg…

Sweet leaves (Sauropus androgynus) stir-fried with pungent shrimp paste (belacan), red chilies, garlic, and on…

Tender cassava leaves stir-fried with generous amounts of minced garlic. This dish is naturally low in carbohy…

Tapioca leaves (pucuk ubi) cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk gravy infused with 'tempoyak' (fermented duri…

Sliced eggplant (terung) stir-fried until tender with fragrant dried shrimp (udang kering), minced garlic, and…

Shredded cabbage stir-fried with turmeric powder, garlic, onions, and sometimes a few anchovies, resulting in …

Tender tapioca (cassava) leaves stir-fried with pungent bird's eye chilies and aromatic spices. While tapioca …

A refreshing and tangy salad made from shredded young green papaya, dried prawns (or ikan bilis), red chillies…

Cabbage slowly cooked in a rich, creamy, and mildly spicy coconut milk gravy, typically seasoned with turmeric…

Pumpkin or squash simmered in a rich, creamy, and spicy coconut milk gravy, usually flavored with turmeric and…