Ayam Buah Keluak (Keto-Modified)
Keto Chicken and Buah Keluak Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure absolutely no sugar or cornstarch is added to the gravy. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique and deeply flavored Peranakan (Nyonya) stew. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with the distinct, earthy, and slightly bitter paste extracted from 'buah keluak' (black nuts), blended with tamarind and a complex rempah (spice paste) of galangal, turmeric, and chilies.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks preferred), buah keluak (black nuts), galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, candlenuts, dried chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan (ensure no sugar), tamarind paste (unsweetened), cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure absolutely no sugar or cornstarch is added to the gravy. Tamarind paste should be unsweetened. Confirm buah keluak preparation does not involve high-carb fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Buah Keluak ini, jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung dalam kuah. Guna asam jawa tanpa gula, dan buah keluak jangan ada bahan pengisi karbo tinggi.
For Ayam Buah Keluak, no sugar or cornstarch in the gravy. Use unsweetened tamarind paste, and ensure no high-carb fillers in the buah keluak.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tamarind paste or rempah (spice blend). Candlenuts, while low-carb in small amounts, contribute some carbs. Starch thickeners in gravy.
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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