Adobong Baka
Beef Adobo
Yes, with a tweak: it is critical to request that no sugar be added to the adobo sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef braised in the quintessential Filipino adobo sauce—a robust and savory blend of vinegar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, often cooked until the sauce slightly reduces.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., brisket, short ribs), vinegar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
It is critical to request that no sugar be added to the adobo sauce. Ask for coconut aminos if concerned about carb or gluten content in soy sauce.
Watch out for
Restaurants frequently incorporate sugar into their adobo recipes for flavor. Soy sauce itself can contain wheat and varying sugar levels.
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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