Sayur Lodeh (Keto-Modified)
Keto Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request no carrots, potatoes, or jicama. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and creamy vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk, seasoned with aromatic spices. Modified to exclude high-carb vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and ensure no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Coconut milk, long beans, cabbage, eggplant, firm tofu/tempeh (optional), firm beansprouts, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, chili, garlic, shallots, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no carrots, potatoes, or jicama. Ensure no sugar in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sayur Lodeh. Tolong jangan letak lobak, kentang, atau sengkuang. Pastikan tiada gula dalam kuah.
Sayur Lodeh, please. No carrots, potatoes, or jicama. Ensure no sugar in the gravy.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes), hidden sugar in gravy, use of regular soy sauce if tofu is marinated.
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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