Chai Buey (Keto-Modified)
Nyonya Sour Vegetable Stew (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and slightly spicy Nyonya stew, typically made with leftover roasted meats (often pork or duck), salted mustard greens (kiam chye), and other vegetables like cabbage and tomatoes. Modified for keto by ensuring no sugar and using low-carb vegetables. The sourness comes from asam gelugur/keping.
Key ingredients
Roast pork/duck (keto-friendly cuts), salted mustard greens, cabbage, tomatoes (in moderation), dried chili, garlic, ginger, galangal, asam gelugur (tamarind slices), water/broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added. Omit high-carb vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or sweet potatoes if present. Focus on fatty meats.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in restaurants. Excess tomatoes. Some natural carbs from fermented vegetables.
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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