Daging Lada Hitam (Keto Black Pepper Beef Stir-fry)
Keto Black Pepper Beef Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch' in the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with pungent black pepper, garlic, and onions, often with bell peppers. The keto version uses low-carb vegetables and a sugar-free, starch-free sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, black pepper (freshly ground), garlic, ginger, shallots, bell peppers (various colors), onions (small amount), tamari (or keto-friendly soy sauce), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch' in the sauce. Specify usage of low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli, avoiding carrots or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Lada Hitam. Tolong jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung dalam sos. Guna sayur rendah karbo saja, seperti lada benggala atau brokoli, tiada lobak atau kentang.
Daging Lada Hitam, please. No sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Use low-carb vegetables only, like bell peppers or broccoli. No carrots or potatoes.
Watch out for
Black pepper sauces are frequently sweetened with sugar and thickened with cornstarch. High-carb vegetables like carrots are common.
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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