Ayam Penyet (Keto-Modified)
Smashed Fried Chicken with Keto Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, marinated fried chicken 'smashed' and served with a fiery, fresh keto sambal. The chicken is typically marinated with a blend of aromatic spices and deep-fried to perfection.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh/drumstick, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, garlic, ginger, candlenut, salt, pepper, cooking oil for deep frying. Sambal: fresh red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, tomato (small amount), belacan, lime juice, erythritol (optional, for balance), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Omit rice. Ensure sambal is made without sugar, using a keto-friendly sweetener or relying on natural flavors. Limit tomato in sambal.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Penyet ni, tak nak nasi. Sambal minta tanpa gula dan kurangkan tomato.
For Ayam Penyet, no rice. Sambal must be sugar-free and limit tomato.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in chicken marinade or sambal. Tomato content in sambal.
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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