Keto Sayur Lemak (Mixed Low-Carb Vegetables in Coconut Gravy)
Keto Vegetables in Coconut Milk Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: specify only low-carb vegetables (avoid potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, corn, pumpkin). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy vegetable dish featuring a selection of low-carb vegetables simmered in a turmeric-infused coconut milk gravy, seasoned with chilies, shallots, and lemongrass.
Key ingredients
Coconut milk, low-carb vegetables (e.g., long beans, cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, chayote, bamboo shoots), turmeric, chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify only low-carb vegetables (avoid potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, corn, pumpkin). Request no added sugar or starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Keto Sayur Lemak, minta guna sayur rendah karbohidrat sahaja. Jangan letak kentang, lobak, jagung atau labu. Dan jangan letak gula atau pemekat berkanji.
For Keto Sayur Lemak, only low-carb vegetables, please. No potatoes, carrots, corn, pumpkin. Also, no added sugar or starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (potato, carrot, corn, pumpkin), added sugar, starchy thickeners.
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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