Pucuk Ubi Goreng Bawang Putih
Stir-fried Cassava Leaves with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the stir-fry. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cassava leaves stir-fried with generous amounts of minced garlic. This dish is naturally low in carbohydrates. Modifications involve ensuring no sugar is added to the seasoning and only keto-friendly soy sauce (if used) is utilized.
Key ingredients
Cassava leaves, garlic, cooking oil, salt, white pepper, (optional: keto-friendly soy sauce).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the stir-fry. Confirm use of only keto-friendly soy sauce if any. Ensure no msg with added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Pucuk Ubi Goreng Bawang Putih, tanpa gula tambahan, tanpa MSG bergula, dan guna kicap mesra keto saja.
For Pucuk Ubi Goreng Bawang Putih, please no added sugar, no MSG with added sugar, and only keto-friendly soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning sauces, potential use of cornstarch as thickener (unlikely for this simple dish but possible in some restaurants).
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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