Kerabu Kacang Botol
Winged Bean Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and crunchy Malaysian salad featuring thinly sliced winged beans mixed with shallots, chilies, lime juice, and sometimes toasted grated coconut or dried shrimp. Naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Winged beans, shallots, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, toasted grated coconut (optional, minimal), dried shrimp (optional, minimal), salt.
Optional tweaks
This dish is generally keto-friendly. Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. If ordering with dried shrimp, ensure they are plain and not sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Kerabu Kacang Botol, tolong jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Kalau ada udang kering, pastikan ia yang tawar dan tak manis.
Kerabu Kacang Botol: Please no sugar in the dressing. If it has dried shrimp, make sure they are plain and unsweetened.
Watch out for
Rarely, some places might add a pinch of sugar to the dressing. Toasted coconut can add some carbs, but usually used sparingly.
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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