Yau Mak Goreng Bawang Putih
Stir-fried Romaine Lettuce with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the stir-fry. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Crisp romaine lettuce (yau mak) quickly stir-fried with minced garlic until just tender-crisp. A staple in Malaysian Chinese restaurants, very low carb and refreshing.
Key ingredients
Romaine lettuce, garlic, cooking oil, salt, white pepper, (optional: keto-friendly soy sauce).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the stir-fry. Confirm use of only keto-friendly soy sauce if any. Ensure no msg with added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Yau Mak Goreng Bawang Putih, tanpa gula tambahan, tanpa MSG bergula, dan guna kicap mesra keto saja.
For Yau Mak Goreng Bawang Putih, please no added sugar, no MSG with added sugar, and only keto-friendly soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning 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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