Manuk Labak
Kadazan-Dusun Chicken with Tapioca Leaves Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Kadazan-Dusun dish from Sabah, this stew features chicken cooked with pounded or finely chopped tapioca (cassava) leaves and various local herbs and spices like ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass. The result is a flavorful, earthy, and highly nutritious stew.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, tapioca leaves (pucuk ubi), ginger, garlic, turmeric, lemongrass, chilies, salt, water/broth, cooking oil (minimal for sautéing aromatics).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Tapioca leaves are fibrous and low in net carbs when cooked. Ensure no high-carb additions like root vegetables or starches are used.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Manuk Labak ini, jangan letak ubi-ubian atau kanji lain yang berkarbohidrat tinggi ya.
For Manuk Labak, please ensure no high-carb additions like root vegetables or starches are used.
Watch out for
None, unless other root vegetables are inadvertently added. Tapioca leaves themselves are low carb.
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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