Ayam Masak Merah (Keto-Modified)
Keto Chicken in Red Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spicy, and tangy red sauce made from blended dried chilies, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Modified to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, dried chilies, fresh chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, tomatoes/tomato paste, coconut milk (optional), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar in the sauce. Ensure tomato paste is sugar-free. Avoid thickeners like cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ayam Masak Merah, sila jangan letak gula dalam sos. Guna pes tomato tanpa gula dan tiada tepung jagung.
For the Ayam Masak Merah, no sugar in the sauce. Please use sugar-free tomato paste and no cornstarch or thickeners.
Watch out for
Very high risk of hidden sugar, as this dish is traditionally sweet. Tomato paste also contributes carbs.
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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