Daging Goreng Halia Cili Padi
Spicy Ginger Beef Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or carby thickeners are used. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A robust and spicy stir-fry featuring thinly sliced beef cooked with abundant fresh ginger and bird's eye chilies, along with garlic and onions. This dish is known for its aromatic heat and intense flavour, often served relatively dry.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or tenderloin), fresh ginger, bird's eye chilies, garlic, red onions, dark soy sauce (keto-friendly), salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or carby thickeners are used. Request for a keto-friendly dark soy sauce or specify 'no soy sauce, just salt and pepper'.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Goreng Halia Cili Padi ni, jangan letak gula, tepung jagung, atau pemekat. Guna garam dan lada hitam saja, tiada kicap.
For Daging Goreng Halia Cili Padi, please no sugar, cornstarch, or thickeners. Just salt and pepper, no soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce/marinade, cornstarch thickeners often used in stir-fries.
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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