Ayam Masak Cuka
Chicken in Vinegar Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or other thickeners are added to the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Nyonya-style dish featuring tender chicken pieces braised in a tangy, savory sauce infused with vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chilies. It has a distinctive sour and spicy profile, naturally low in carbs if prepared without added sugar.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thigh/drumstick), vinegar (preferably apple cider or white), cooking oil, ginger, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chilies, black peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or other thickeners are added to the sauce. Request for fresh ingredients and traditional preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Masak Cuka ini, tolong jangan letak gula, tepung jagung, atau pemekat lain dalam kuah. Guna bahan segar dan masak cara tradisional.
For Ayam Masak Cuka, please no sugar, cornstarch, or other thickeners in the sauce. Use fresh ingredients and traditional preparation.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (palm sugar, white sugar) in the sauce to balance the tanginess, or starch thickeners.
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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