Cili Garam Daging
Beef Stir-fry with Salted Chili (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar, oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), or cornstarch is added to the stir-fry. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet punchy stir-fry of sliced beef with fresh chilies, garlic, and seasoned primarily with salt. It's a dry and spicy dish, highlighting the natural flavors of the beef and chilies.
Key ingredients
Beef, fresh chilies, garlic, salt
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar, oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), or cornstarch is added to the stir-fry. Request minimal high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Cili Garam Daging, jangan letak gula, sos tiram, atau tepung jagung. Minta kurang sayur tinggi karbo ya.
For Cili Garam Daging, no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch. Please use minimal high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning, oyster sauce or other commercial sauces, excessive use of high-carb vegetables like carrots or onions.
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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