Ayam Rica-Rica
Spicy Chicken with Authentic Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar (common in some restaurant versions) or MSG. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fiery and aromatic chicken dish from Manado, North Sulawesi. Chicken pieces are cooked in a rich, spicy paste made from red chilies, ginger, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and lime leaves. Typically served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thigh, drumstick), red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar (common in some restaurant versions) or MSG. Ensure no cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Rica-Rica-nya tanpa gula tambahan dan MSG, ya. Mohon konfirmasi tidak pakai maizena untuk mengentalkan saus?
Ayam Rica-Rica: no added sugar or MSG, please. Confirm no cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the spice paste; small amount of added tomato paste or puree (rare); cornstarch as a thickener.
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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