Sayur Manis Goreng Bawang Putih
Sweet Potato Leaves Stir-fried with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or oyster sauce is added. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh sweet potato leaves (or chayote leaves, known as 'pucuk manis' in some regions) stir-fried with fragrant garlic until tender-crisp. A simple and nutritious green vegetable side.
Key ingredients
Sweet potato leaves/Chayote leaves, garlic, cooking oil, salt. (Sometimes small amount of soy sauce).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or oyster sauce is added. Request tamari instead of regular soy sauce for lower carb.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sayur Manis Goreng Bawang Putih ini, tanpa gula, tanpa sos tiram. Boleh guna tamari ganti kicap biasa?
Sayur Manis Goreng Bawang Putih, please no sugar or oyster sauce. Can I have tamari instead of regular soy sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar/starch in soy sauce or oyster sauce, excessive garlic contributing minor carbs if using very large portions.
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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