Kerabu Pucuk Jambu Air
Water Apple Leaves Salad (Sugar-Free Dressing)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize absolutely no sugar in the dressing. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing traditional salad featuring tender young leaves of the water apple tree (pucuk jambu air), tossed with finely sliced shallots, chilies, lime juice, and often toasted grated coconut (kerisik).
Key ingredients
Water apple leaves, shallots, chilies, lime juice, toasted grated coconut
How to make it keto
Emphasize absolutely no sugar in the dressing. Confirm no high-carb fruits or vegetables are mixed into the salad. If using fish sauce, confirm it's sugar-free or request omission.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerabu Pucuk Jambu Air, jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Tiada buah/sayur tinggi karbo. Jika sos ikan bergula, jangan guna.
For Kerabu Pucuk Jambu Air, no sugar in the dressing. No high-carb fruits/veg. If fish sauce is not sugar-free, please omit it.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the dressing, fish sauce (some brands contain sugar), other high-carb salad ingredients (e.g., shredded carrots or pineapple) if mixed in.
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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