Ayam Betutu Kuah (Keto Modified)
Balinese Wet Betutu Chicken (Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or kecap manis is used in the spice paste or cooking liquid. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A succulent Balinese chicken dish where chicken is cooked whole (or in pieces) with a rich, intensely flavorful 'bumbu genep' (complete spice paste), often with a generous amount of liquid, resulting in a 'wet' or soupy consistency. Modified to be free of added sugar.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken (or pieces), shallots, garlic, red chilies, ginger, turmeric, galangal, kencur (aromatic ginger), candlenuts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, coconut oil, salt, pepper, chicken broth/water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no sugar or kecap manis is used in the spice paste or cooking liquid. Confirm it is the 'wet' version, as the dry 'Ayam Betutu' is a separate preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Betutu Kuahnya mohon tanpa gula atau kecap manis di bumbu atau kuahnya. Pastikan ini versi basah ya.
For Ayam Betutu Kuah, please no sugar or kecap manis in the spice paste or liquid. Confirm it's the 'wet' version.
Watch out for
Heavy use of sugar or kecap manis in the extensive 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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