Ayam Masak Taucu (Keto-Modified)
Chicken with Fermented Bean Paste (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to ensure no sugar is added to the sauce, as it is commonly used to balance the saltiness of taucu. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces stir-fried and then simmered in a rich, salty, and umami-packed sauce made from fermented soybean paste (taucu), ginger, garlic, and chilies. A comforting and robust dish that requires strict sugar and starch omission for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, taucu (fermented soybean paste), ginger, garlic, onions, chili padi (optional), cooking oil, water/chicken broth, light soy sauce (or tamari).
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to ensure no sugar is added to the sauce, as it is commonly used to balance the saltiness of taucu. Also, no cornstarch should be used for thickening. Some commercial taucu pastes might contain sugar, so ask about ingredients if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Masak Taucu ni, jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung dalam sos. Kalau boleh, guna taucu tanpa gula.
For Ayam Masak Taucu, please ensure no sugar or cornstarch is added to the sauce. And if possible, use taucu without added sugar.
Watch out for
High risk of added sugar in the sauce, either to balance flavor or from pre-made taucu paste. Confirm with the chef about all ingredients.
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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