Sotong Masak Halia Cili Padi (Keto-Modified)
Squid Stir-fry with Ginger and Bird's Eye Chilies (No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, oyster sauce, or starch-based thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh squid stir-fried quickly with an aromatic blend of fresh ginger, fiery bird's eye chilies, garlic, and onions. The dish is savory, spicy, and bright, with modifications to remove added sugar and starch.
Key ingredients
Squid, fresh ginger, bird's eye chilies, garlic, onions, soy sauce (low carb/sugar-free if possible), cooking oil, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar, oyster sauce, or starch-based thickeners. Use minimal low-sugar soy sauce or request soy sauce on the side to control intake.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sotong Masak Halia Cili Padi, tolong jangan guna gula, sos tiram, atau kanji. Boleh letak kicap cair sikit saja, atau asingkan?
For Sotong Masak Halia Cili Padi, please use no sugar, oyster sauce, or starch. Can I have minimal soy sauce, or on the side?
Watch out for
Sugar and starch in common stir-fry sauces (oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce), hidden sugar in some soy sauces.
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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