Keto Capcay
Low-Carb Mixed Vegetable Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no carrots, baby corn, potatoes, peas, or cornstarch thickener. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Chinese-Indonesian style stir-fry, reimagined with a focus on low-carb vegetables, quickly cooked in a savory, light sauce without thickeners or added sugar.
Key ingredients
Broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms (e.g., shiitake, oyster), green beans, cabbage, bok choy, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce (keto-friendly), sesame oil, chicken or vegetable broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no carrots, baby corn, potatoes, peas, or cornstarch thickener. Insist on no added sugar or kecap manis in the sauce. Focus on green leafy and cruciferous vegetables. Can be customized with a low-carb protein source like chicken or shrimp.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Capcaynya tanpa wortel, jagung muda, kentang, kacang polong, dan pengental maizena. Sausnya tanpa gula atau kecap manis, perbanyak sayur hijau.
No carrots, baby corn, potatoes, peas, cornstarch, sugar, or kecap manis in the sauce. Focus on leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (carrots, baby corn, potatoes, peas), cornstarch thickener, sugar in stir-fry sauce (sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce), jicama (if included).
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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