Ayam Bumbu Rujak (Keto Modified)
Spicy Coconut Chicken (Rujak Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no added sugar in the marinade/sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken cooked in a rich, spicy, and slightly tangy coconut milk-based 'rujak' sauce, with aromatic spices like galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Modified for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, coconut milk, shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, candlenuts, turmeric, tamarind paste, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request minimal or no added sugar in the marinade/sauce. Ensure minimal tamarind for tang, or confirm no sugar added with tamarind.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Bumbu Rujaknya minta sangat sedikit atau tanpa gula di bumbu/saus. Asamnya sedikit saja, atau pastikan asamnya tidak pakai gula.
Ayam Bumbu Rujak, minimal or no sugar in the sauce. Use minimal tamarind or confirm no sugar with it.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the sauce/marinade, excessive tamarind which can have natural sugars.
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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