Ayam Masak Tempoyak (Keto-Modified)
Chicken in Fermented Durian Gravy (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a unique gravy made from tempoyak (fermented durian paste), bird's eye chillies, and turmeric, offering a distinctive sweet, sour, and spicy flavour profile.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in or boneless), tempoyak, bird's eye chillies, fresh turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, coconut milk, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Some tempoyak itself can be sweet; clarify if possible to use less sweet or unsweetened tempoyak.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ayam Masak Tempoyak, jangan letak gula. Boleh guna tempoyak yang kurang manis atau tiada gula?
For Ayam Masak Tempoyak, no added sugar. Can you please use less sweet or unsweetened tempoyak?
Watch out for
Natural sugars in durian (tempoyak), small amounts from aromatics, potential hidden sugars.
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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