Ayam Bakar Bumbu Merah
Red Spice Grilled Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) in the marinade. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often half or quarter chicken) marinated in a rich, vibrant red chili-based spice paste with shallots, garlic, and other aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky, spicy, and savory flavor.
Key ingredients
chicken, red chili paste, shallots, garlic, aromatic spices
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) in the marinade. Ensure no honey is used if it's a 'madu' (honey) variant.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Bakar Bumbu Merah tanpa gula, kecap manis, atau madu di bumbunya ya.
For Ayam Bakar Bumbu Merah, no sugar, kecap manis, or honey in the marinade, please.
Watch out for
Sugar/kecap manis in marinade, high shallot/garlic content in the spice paste.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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