Ayam Goreng Bumbu Kuning
Yellow Spiced Fried Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces marinated in a turmeric-heavy yellow spice paste (bumbu kuning) and then deep-fried until crispy and flavorful. The marinade usually contains turmeric, garlic, ginger, candlenut, and other spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/drumsticks preferred), turmeric, garlic, ginger, candlenut, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. Request no rice or starchy sides. Ensure no flour is used for coating (usually it isn't, but confirm).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Goreng Bumbu Kuning ini mohon dipastikan tidak pakai gula di bumbu marinasi dan tanpa baluran tepung, ya. Mohon juga tanpa nasi atau pendamping bertepung.
For the Ayam Goreng Bumbu Kuning, please confirm no sugar in the marinade and no flour coating. And no rice or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the bumbu for balance. Often served with rice.
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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