Keto Daging Masak Hitam
Keto Black Sauce Beef Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef slices stir-fried in a rich, savory dark sauce with ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. This keto version specifically replaces traditional sweet soy sauce with a low-carb, sugar-free alternative and omits any added sugar, focusing on the umami and spice.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, keto-friendly dark soy sauce (sugar-free), light soy sauce (keto-friendly, sugar-free), ginger, garlic, shallots/onions (minimal), dried chilies, cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar. Confirm use of keto-friendly dark soy sauce or minimal use of traditional dark soy sauce due to caramel coloring sugars. Ask for extra ginger/garlic for flavor instead of sweetness. Ensure no cornstarch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Masak Hitam ni, jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung. Guna kicap pekat keto atau kurangkan kicap biasa. Boleh lebihkan halia/bawang putih.
Daging Masak Hitam: no added sugar, no cornstarch. Use keto-friendly dark soy sauce or minimal traditional soy sauce. Extra ginger/garlic for flavor.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional dark soy sauce, added sugar for caramelization/sweetness, cornstarch thickeners, excessive use of onions.
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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