Kupang Masak Cili Padi
Mussels Stir-fried with Bird's Eye Chillies
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch; confirm no hidden sugar in any fish sauce used. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh mussels quickly stir-fried with an intense and spicy paste of bird's eye chillies, garlic, and shallots. The dish offers a burst of seafood flavour with a fiery kick, relying on fresh ingredients and simple seasoning.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, bird's eye chillies, garlic, shallots, kaffir lime leaves (optional), cooking oil, salt, fish sauce (optional, keto-friendly).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch; confirm no hidden sugar in any fish sauce used.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kupang Masak Cili Padi ni, minta jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung. Sos ikan guna yang tiada gula ya.
Please prepare Kupang Masak Cili Padi without sugar or cornstarch. And confirm no hidden sugar in the fish sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in chilli paste or sauces.
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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