Pepes Kulit Ayam
Steamed Chicken Skin in Banana Leaf
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the spice paste. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Chicken skin marinated in a fragrant Indonesian spice paste (bumbu), wrapped tightly in banana leaves, and then steamed until cooked through and infused with intense aroma and flavor.
Key ingredients
Chicken skin, shallots, garlic, red chilies, turmeric, galangal, candlenuts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coconut oil, salt, basil leaves, tomato slice (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the spice paste. Confirm no other high-carb fillers like rice or potatoes are added.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Pepes Kulit Ayam, mohon pastikan bumbunya tanpa gula tambahan. Juga, jangan pakai pengisi tinggi karbohidrat seperti nasi atau kentang.
For Pepes Kulit Ayam, please confirm no added sugar in the spice paste. And no high-carb fillers like rice or potatoes, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the spice paste, fillers (e.g., rice, potato) sometimes added in variations.
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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