Peria Masak Santan
Bitter Gourd in Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no sugar is added to the coconut milk gravy. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and subtly bitter vegetable dish where sliced bitter gourd is cooked in a rich, spicy coconut milk gravy with aromatic spices and chilies. The bitterness of the gourd is mellowed by the coconut milk, creating a unique and satisfying flavor.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, coconut milk, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, turmeric powder, lemongrass, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm that no sugar is added to the coconut milk gravy. Some cooks might add a touch of sugar to balance the bitterness.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Peria Masak Santan, tolong pastikan tiada gula dalam kuah santan.
For Peria Masak Santan, please ensure no sugar is added to the coconut milk gravy.
Watch out for
Chefs might add a small amount of sugar to mitigate the bitter taste of the gourd, which should be explicitly requested to be omitted.
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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