Ayam Masak Kapitan
Nyonya Captain's Curry Chicken (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no sugar added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Nyonya chicken curry, typically drier than Malay curries, made with a blend of pounded spices (rempah), coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Prepared without potatoes or sugar.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, coconut milk, rempah paste (chillies, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, candlenuts, shallots), kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Strictly no sugar added. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables (like carrots, sweet potatoes) are included. Confirm rempah paste does not contain any hidden sugar or thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Masak Kapitan ni, jangan letak gula langsung. Pastikan tiada kentang, lobak, atau sayur tinggi karbo lain. Rempah tu tiada gula/pemekat kan?
For Ayam Masak Kapitan, strictly no added sugar. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables. Confirm rempah paste has no sugar/thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial spice pastes, sweetening agents in the curry, potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
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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