Saksang Ayam
Spicy Batak Chicken with Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An authentic Batak dish, Saksang Ayam is a rich and spicy chicken stew cooked with a complex blend of traditional spices like ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, and chili. The chicken is typically diced and slow-cooked to absorb the intense flavors. Traditionally, pig or chicken blood is added, but in many restaurants, it's omitted or substituted, making it naturally keto. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (diced), coconut milk, galangal, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, black pepper, cooking oil, salt. (Note: Fresh blood, if used, does not add significant carbs).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar or thickeners. Request omission of any carby side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Saksang Ayam, mohon pastikan tanpa tambahan gula atau pengental. Mohon jangan pakai lauk sampingan tinggi karbo, ya.
For Saksang Ayam, please confirm no added sugar or thickeners. No carby side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice paste, small amounts of candlenuts, usually served with rice.
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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