Keto Kerabu Ayam
Keto Spicy Chicken Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request 'tiada gula' (no sugar) in the dressing, as kerabu dressings often contain sugar for balance. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and vibrant Malaysian salad featuring shredded cooked chicken, tossed with an assortment of fresh herbs like lemongrass, mint, coriander, shallots, chilies, and a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. Modified for keto by ensuring no sugar in the dressing.
Key ingredients
Cooked shredded chicken, shallots, bird's eye chilies, lemongrass, ginger flower (bunga kantan, optional), kaffir lime leaves, mint leaves, coriander, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, a drizzle of cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'tiada gula' (no sugar) in the dressing, as kerabu dressings often contain sugar for balance. Fish sauce should be used instead of soy sauce, as it's typically lower carb and authentic for kerabu.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerabu Ayam ni, minta dressing tanpa gula ya. Tolong guna sos ikan, jangan sos soya.
For the Kerabu Ayam, please make the dressing without sugar. Please use fish sauce instead of soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the dressing. Soy sauce if used instead of fish sauce (fish sauce is more authentic for kerabu).
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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