Manok Pansoh (Keto-Modified)
Keto Chicken Cooked in Bamboo
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Iban delicacy where chicken pieces are slow-cooked inside bamboo stalks, allowing the bamboo to infuse the chicken with a unique earthy aroma. The chicken is seasoned with a fragrant paste of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chilies.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless), lemongrass, ginger, garlic, red chilies, turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves, salt, pepper, cooking oil (minimal), bamboo stalk.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added. Traditionally, tapioca leaves might be used; request to omit these or substitute with a lower-carb green like spinach or kailan.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Manok Pansoh ini, jangan letak gula ya. Daun ubi kayu tak perlu, boleh ganti dengan bayam atau kailan.
For Manok Pansoh, please no sugar. And please omit the tapioca leaves, or substitute with spinach or kailan.
Watch out for
Potential use of high-carb leaves (tapioca leaves); hidden sugar in seasoning if not specified.
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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