Ayam Woku
Manado Spicy Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and intensely flavorful chicken dish from Manado, North Sulawesi. Chicken pieces are cooked in a rich, aromatic, and spicy paste made from numerous herbs and spices like ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, lime leaves, shallots, garlic, and chilies, often with tomatoes. The dish is known for its complex, tangy, and spicy profile.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs), shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chilies, green chilies, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, pandan leaf, basil leaves, tomatoes, green onions, cooking oil (palm oil), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
None typically needed, but ensure no added sugar if ordering from a very non-traditional restaurant. Ask for no rice if automatically served.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayam Woku-nya tolong dipastikan tidak pakai gula ya. Dan tolong tanpa nasi.
For the Ayam Woku, please ensure no added sugar. And no rice, please.
Watch out for
Small amount of sugar for 'flavor balance' in some restaurants, tomatoes contribute minimal carbs, but in a large portion, they add up slightly.
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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