Peria Tumis Daging Cincang (Keto-Modified)
Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Minced Meat (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar, cornstarch, or dark soy sauce (which often contains sugar/caramel coloring). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A savory and slightly bitter dish featuring stir-fried bitter gourd with minced meat, typically pork or beef, seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and chilies. Modified to omit added sugar and starch.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, minced beef/pork, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chilies, light soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar, cornstarch, or dark soy sauce (which often contains sugar/caramel coloring). Request light soy sauce for seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Peria Tumis Daging Cincang ini, jangan letak gula, tepung jagung atau kicap pekat. Guna kicap cair sahaja.
Please make Peria Tumis Daging Cincang without added sugar, cornstarch, or dark soy sauce. Use light soy sauce for seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce/seasoning. Minced meat sauces can sometimes contain 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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