Ayam Masak Cekur
Chicken with Aromatic Ginger Leaf Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar or starch thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces cooked in a creamy coconut milk gravy, uniquely flavored by aromatic 'cekur' (Kaempferia galanga) leaves, ginger, turmeric, and chilies. It offers an earthy, slightly peppery, and incredibly fragrant profile, distinct from standard 'masak lemak'.
Key ingredients
Chicken, coconut milk, fresh cekur leaves, ginger, turmeric, shallots, garlic, bird's eye chilies, lemongrass, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar or starch thickeners. Request extra cekur leaves for stronger aroma.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ayam Masak Cekur, jangan letak gula atau pemekat berkanji. Boleh tambah daun cekur lebih sikit?
For Ayam Masak Cekur, please ensure no added sugar or starch thickeners. Can I have extra cekur leaves?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant preparations, or starch used as a thickener.
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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