Ayam Betutu
Balinese Spiced Whole Chicken (No Rice)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Balinese slow-cooked chicken dish, traditionally steamed or baked in banana leaves, infused with a rich and aromatic spice paste (bumbu betutu) featuring turmeric, ginger, galangal, chili, and lemongrass. The chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, coconut oil, galangal, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, chili peppers, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, kaffir lime leaves, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no rice, no additional high-carb side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Betutunya tanpa nasi dan tanpa lauk karbohidrat tinggi lainnya ya.
For the Ayam Betutu, please no rice and no high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Very low. Potential for trace amounts of sugar in spice paste, but generally negligible.
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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