Low Carb Nasi Merah
Savor the vibrant flavors of **Low Carb Nasi Merah**, a creative, health-conscious twist on the classic Indonesian red rice dish. This recipe replaces traditional rice with finely pulsed cauliflower for a low-carb alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Featuring tender chicken breast, crunchy green beans, and sweet carrots stir-fried to aromatic perfection with coconut oil, shallots, garlic, and red chili, this mouthwatering dish is packed with wholesome ingredients and bold, Southeast Asian-inspired seasonings like soy sauce and fish sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s garnished with fresh spring onions and brightened with a splash of lime juice for a zesty finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this satisfying recipe delivers on flavor while keeping carbs in check. Ideal for anyone looking for healthy recipes or keto-friendly meal ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 3 pieces Shallots
- 2 pieces Garlic Cloves
- 1 piece Red Chili
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 100 grams Green Beans
- 1 medium Carrots
- 200 grams Chicken Breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 stalks Spring Onions
- 1 piece Lime
Instructions
Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Set aside.
Dice the shallots and garlic cloves. Slice the red chili.
Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
Trim the green beans and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Dice the carrot into small cubes.
Heat one tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Scramble the eggs, then set them aside.
Add the remaining coconut oil to the pan. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and red chili until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Increase the heat to high. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the green beans and carrots, and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
Add the cauliflower rice, soy sauce, and fish sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and combine them with the stir-fry.
Season with salt and black pepper. Stir vigorously to blend all flavors together.
Finely chop the spring onions and use them to garnish the dish.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the low carb nasi merah before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 5490 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3692 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
