Keto Ayam Paprik
Keto Paprik Chicken Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar (often present in Paprik sauce), no cornstarch/thickener, and omit high-carb vegetables like carrots, baby corn, or pineapple. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Thai-influenced Malay stir-fry featuring chicken pieces cooked in a savory and spicy red sauce with fragrant lime leaves, lemongrass, and a mix of low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and long beans.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, onions, bell peppers, long beans (in moderation), kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, bird's eye chilies, garlic, fish sauce, cooking oil. (Often uses tomato/chili paste in sauce base).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no added sugar (often present in Paprik sauce), no cornstarch/thickener, and omit high-carb vegetables like carrots, baby corn, or pineapple. Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Keto Ayam Paprik ini, tolong jangan letak gula, tiada tepung jagung/pemekat. Jangan masukkan lobak, jagung muda, nanas. Tak nak nasi.
For Keto Ayam Paprik, please no added sugar, no cornstarch/thickener. Omit high-carb vegetables: carrots, baby corn, pineapple. No rice.
Watch out for
High levels of added sugar in the sauce, cornstarch, high-carb vegetables (carrots, baby corn, pineapple), sometimes tomato paste can add carbs.
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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