Ayam Cabe Garam
Salt and Chili Dry-Fried Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Crispy dry-fried chicken pieces, seasoned generously with a simple yet potent mix of coarse salt, fresh chilies (often red and green), and aromatic fried garlic. A savory and spicy dish that's naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in or boneless pieces), salt, white pepper, garlic, red chilies, green chilies, cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil, palm oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice is served. Confirm no sugar is added to the seasoning or as a glaze. Request no flour or starch coating if not specified as 'dry-fried'.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Ayam Cabe Garam, tanpa nasi. Pastikan tidak ada gula di bumbu atau sebagai glaze. Mohon tidak pakai balutan tepung.
For Ayam Cabe Garam, no rice. Confirm no sugar in seasoning or glaze. Please, no flour or starch coating.
Watch out for
Normally served with steamed rice. A tiny pinch of sugar might be used in some seasoning blends for balance.
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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