Ayam Masak Kicap Cili Padi
Chicken in Bird's Eye Chili Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar (often found in kicap manis or general cooking). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a fiery and savory dark soy sauce-based gravy, generously spiced with fresh bird's eye chilies (cili padi), garlic, and ginger. It offers a distinct fresh chili heat compared to dried chili versions.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thigh/drumstick), dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, bird's eye chilies (cili padi), garlic, ginger, onion, cooking oil, water/chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar (often found in kicap manis or general cooking). Ensure no starch thickeners. Use tamari for light soy sauce if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Masak Kicap Cili Padi ni, tolong jangan letak gula atau tepung pekat. Guna tamari kalau boleh.
For Ayam Masak Kicap Cili Padi, please no added sugar or starch thickeners. Use tamari for the soy sauce if possible.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauces, 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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