Kerabu Betik
Green Papaya Salad (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy salad made from shredded young green papaya, dried prawns (or ikan bilis), red chillies, cilantro, and peanuts, dressed with lime juice. Modified to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Shredded green papaya, dried prawns, fresh bird's eye chillies, shallots, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, ground roasted peanuts, cilantro, red onions.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Request for a lighter hand on the green papaya portion to manage carb intake. Omit ground roasted peanuts if nut-free, or ensure portion is small.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerabu Betik ni, sos jangan letak gula. Betik hijau guna sikit saja. Kalau boleh, kacang tanah tak perlu atau bubuh sikit saja.
For Kerabu Betik, no sugar in the dressing. Please use less green papaya. If possible, omit peanuts or use a small portion.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the dressing, excessive portion of green papaya, peanuts (higher carb in large amounts).
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.
More on the Malaysian menuAll 735 Malaysian dishes ›
