Ayam Penyet
Smashed Fried Chicken with Keto Sambal and Raw Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm chicken is not heavily battered or coated with flour. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular East Javanese dish featuring pre-marinated chicken, lightly fried until crispy, then 'smashed' to tenderize it. Served with a vibrant, spicy, fresh sambal (chili paste) and a side of fresh raw vegetables (lalapan).
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, salt, cooking oil. For sambal: red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt. Sides: cucumber, cabbage.
How to make it keto
Confirm chicken is not heavily battered or coated with flour. Request sambal to be made without sugar or kecap manis. Omit rice and any other high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Penyet-nya mohon konfirmasi tidak pakai tepung tebal. Sambalnya tanpa gula atau kecap manis. Nasi dan lauk karbo tinggi lainnya tolong dihilangkan.
Confirm chicken is not heavily battered. Sambal without sugar or kecap manis, please. Omit rice and high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Heavy batter/coating on chicken. Sugar and/or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) in the sambal. Traditionally 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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