Singgang Ayam
Braised Chicken in Spicy Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar (often used to balance spiciness). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful chicken dish where chicken pieces are braised in a rich, spicy, and aromatic coconut milk-based gravy. While similar to gulai, singgang often uses a thicker spice paste and might have a slightly different balance of sour and savory notes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, coconut milk, red chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ginger, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, cooking oil, tamarind pulp (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar (often used to balance spiciness). Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Serve without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Singgang Ayam, mohon jangan pakai gula tambahan. Tanpa kentang atau sayuran bertepung lainnya. Tidak usah pakai nasi, ya.
For Singgang Ayam, please no added sugar. No potatoes or starchy vegetables. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the coconut milk sauce, inclusion of starchy vegetables like potatoes.
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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