Cah Kangkung
Stir-fried Water Spinach
Yes, with a tweak: request 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce), 'tanpa saus tiram' (without oyster sauce), and emphasize no added sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A common and popular Indonesian side dish featuring water spinach stir-fried quickly with garlic, chilies, and sometimes fermented soybean paste (tauco).
Key ingredients
Water spinach (kangkung), garlic, red chilies, cooking oil (palm oil), salt, pepper, tauco (fermented soybean paste, optional but common), sometimes a splash of oyster sauce.
How to make it keto
Request 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce), 'tanpa saus tiram' (without oyster sauce), and emphasize no added sugar. Confirm no cornstarch thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Cah Kangkung-nya tanpa kecap manis, tanpa saus tiram, dan jangan pakai gula ya. Tidak pakai pengental tepung, kan?
For the Cah Kangkung, no kecap manis, no oyster sauce, and no added sugar, please. Please confirm no cornstarch thickener.
Watch out for
Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), oyster sauce (contains sugar/starch), cornstarch thickener (if used), a small amount of sugar for balance.
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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