Ayam Pop
Padang Style Fried Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A signature dish from Padang cuisine, where chicken is first boiled in coconut water and spices until tender, then briefly fried to achieve a unique pale color and succulent texture. Served with its characteristic mild, often reddish, sambal.
Key ingredients
Chicken, coconut water, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, galangal, bay leaves, lime leaves, salt, cooking oil (for light frying).
Optional tweaks
No modifications typically needed for the chicken itself. Request without rice. Be cautious with the accompanying sambal, as it can contain sugar; ask for a sugar-free version or omit.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Pop-nya tanpa nasi, ya. Untuk sambalnya, mohon pastikan tanpa gula, atau tidak usah disajikan.
For Ayam Pop, please serve without rice. For the sambal, ensure it's sugar-free or please omit it.
Watch out for
Typically keto-friendly. However, some restaurants might add sugar to the poaching liquid or frying oil for browning. The accompanying sambal can also contain sugar. Request the chicken without sambal or ask for a sugar-free sambal.
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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