Tumis Kucai dengan Taugeh
Stir-fried Chinese Chives with Bean Sprouts
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch; ensure only keto-friendly soy sauce is used. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A very common and simple vegetable stir-fry often found in Malaysian eateries. Chinese chives (kucai) and bean sprouts (taugeh) are quickly cooked with garlic and a light seasoning, providing a fresh, savoury, and slightly pungent side dish.
Key ingredients
Chinese chives, bean sprouts, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chillies (optional), light soy sauce (keto-friendly), white pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch; ensure only keto-friendly soy sauce is used. Can be asked for plain if uncertain about sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Tumis Kucai dengan Taugeh ni minta jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung. Guna kicap mesra keto, atau boleh masak kosong saja.
For the Tumis Kucai dengan Taugeh, no sugar or cornstarch, please. Use keto-friendly soy sauce, or prepare it plain.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce; addition of cornstarch as a thickener.
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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