Daging Goreng Cili Padi
Keto Spicy Fried Beef with Bird's Eye Chilies
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'tiada gula' (no sugar) and 'tiada tepung' (no starch/flour). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with an abundance of fiery bird's eye chilies (cili padi), garlic, and shallots. A punchy and intensely flavorful dish, perfect for spice lovers. The modifications are crucial to ensure no added sugar or cornstarch.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, (potentially a dash of low-carb soy sauce).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'tiada gula' (no sugar) and 'tiada tepung' (no starch/flour). Ensure soy sauce (if used) is low-carb or omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Goreng Cili Padi, tolong buat tiada gula dan tiada tepung. Jika pakai kicap, tolong guna yang rendah karbohidrat atau tak perlu letak.
For Daging Goreng Cili Padi, please make it with no sugar and no flour. Also, please use low-carb soy sauce or omit it.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in stir-fry sauces or marinades, cornstarch for thickening, high-carb soy sauce.
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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