Daging Salai Goreng Cili Padi
Smoked Beef Stir-fried with Bird's Eye Chilies
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or MSG to be added to the stir-fry. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of smoked beef (daging salai) stir-fried with fiery bird's eye chilies, onions, garlic, and a hint of turmeric. A rustic and spicy dish.
Key ingredients
Smoked beef, bird's eye chilies, red onions, garlic, turmeric powder, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or MSG to be added to the stir-fry. Ensure the beef is genuinely smoked and not marinated with sugary sauces prior to cooking. Confirm no cornstarch or flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Salai Goreng Cili Padi ni, minta tiada gula atau MSG. Boleh sahkan dagingnya salai asli, tak diperap sos manis dan tiada tepung jagung untuk pekat?
Please make Daging Salai Goreng Cili Padi with no sugar or MSG. Confirm the beef isn't marinated with sugar, and no cornstarch or flour is used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces, excessive use of onions, thickening agents like cornstarch or flour.
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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