Babi Kuah Asam Pedas
Pork in Sour Spicy Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delightful sour and spicy soup featuring tender cuts of pork, often belly or lean shoulder. The refreshing broth is balanced with tamarind for tanginess, and infused with lemongrass, galangal, and bird's eye chilies for a fragrant, invigorating heat. A specialty from regions with significant pork consumption.
Key ingredients
Pork (belly or lean cuts), tamarind pulp, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chilies, kaffir lime leaves, water or broth, salt, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the soup, as the sourness is naturally from tamarind. Confirm no high-carb vegetables are used.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Babi Kuah Asam Pedas, kuahnya tolong jangan pakai gula. Dan jangan pakai sayuran karbo tinggi.
For Babi Kuah Asam Pedas, no sugar in the soup, please. And no high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar added to balance the sour and spicy flavors; inclusion of high-carb vegetables or starches.
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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