Sup Sayur Kubis
Cabbage Vegetable Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A light and clear soup featuring fresh cabbage, carrots (minimal for keto), and sometimes fish cakes (ensure no sugar in fish cakes), simmered in a savory broth with garlic and pepper.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, carrots (minimal), garlic, spring onion, cooking oil, salt, white pepper, chicken or vegetable broth. (Optional: fish cakes, ensure no sugar)
Optional tweaks
Request no added sugar or MSG. Confirm no potato or high-carb vegetables are added. Ensure fish cakes are sugar-free (or omit).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sup Sayur Kubis ni, jangan letak gula atau MSG. Jangan campur kentang atau sayur karbo tinggi. Kek ikan tu tak ada gula, ya? Kalau tidak, tak perlu letak.
Sup Sayur Kubis: no added sugar or MSG. No potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Are fish cakes sugar-free? Or please omit them.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in broth, MSG, excessive carrots or other high-carb vegetables, sugar in fish cakes.
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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