Kerabu Jantung Pisang
Banana Blossom Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar in the dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy salad made from finely shredded banana blossom, tossed with fresh herbs, chilies, lime juice, and often toasted shredded coconut. To ensure keto compliance, it must be prepared without any added sugar in the dressing.
Key ingredients
Banana blossom, lime juice, bird's eye chilies, shallots (minimal), lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, toasted shredded coconut, roasted peanuts (optional, minimal), fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar in the dressing. Ask for very light on peanuts if included, or omit, as they can add carbs. Ensure no high-carb fruits like mango are added.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerabu Jantung Pisang ni, jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Kacang sikit saja atau tak perlu. Jangan ada buah tinggi karbo macam mangga.
Kerabu Jantung Pisang: no added sugar in the dressing. Very light on peanuts, or omit. No high-carb fruits like mango, please.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the dressing, high carb fruits (e.g., mango), excessive peanuts.
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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