Pucuk Pisang Masak Lemak
Banana Bud in Coconut Gravy (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Banana bud (the inner, tender core of the banana blossom) cooked in a rich, creamy, and spicy coconut milk gravy, flavored with turmeric and bird's eye chilies. This keto version ensures a sugar-free preparation.
Key ingredients
Banana bud, coconut milk, bird's eye chilies, fresh turmeric, lemongrass, shallots, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Pucuk Pisang Masak Lemak ni, minta jangan letak gula ya.
For the Pucuk Pisang Masak Lemak, please no added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the gravy for flavor balance.
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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