Ayam Pongteh (Keto-Modified)
Nyonya Braised Chicken with Fermented Soybean Paste (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Nyonya stew featuring tender chicken pieces braised in a savoury, slightly tangy sauce made from fermented soybean paste (tauco), shallots, garlic, and mushrooms, without the traditional potatoes or added sugar.
Key ingredients
Chicken, tauco (fermented soybean paste), shallots, garlic, ginger, dried shiitake mushrooms, dark soy sauce (minimal for colour, ensure no added sugar), light soy sauce (ensure no added sugar), water or chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes. Specify only sugar-free soy sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ayam Pongteh, jangan letak gula, kanji atau kentang. Guna kicap tanpa gula sahaja ya.
For Ayam Pongteh, no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes. Please use only sugar-free soy sauce.
Watch out for
Natural sugars in tauco, hidden sugars in soy sauce, small amounts in aromatics.
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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