Ayam Goreng Tom Yam (Keto-Modified)
Tom Yam Fried Chicken (Unbreaded, Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the tom yam paste is sugar-free. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy and sour tom yam paste, infused with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chilies, then deep-fried without breading until crispy and cooked through. Aromatic and flavorful without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, tom yam paste (sugar-free), lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, bird's eye chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the tom yam paste is sugar-free. Request no batter or flour coating. Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade or during frying.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Goreng Tom Yam ini, tom yam paste tanpa gula ke? Jangan salut tepung atau bubuh gula dalam perapan atau masa goreng.
For Ayam Goreng Tom Yam, please confirm tom yam paste is sugar-free. No batter, flour coating, or any added sugar.
Watch out for
Sugar in pre-made tom yam paste, flour dusting/batter, hidden sugar in marinade.
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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