Bebek Bumbu Hitam (Keto Modified)
Black Spiced Duck (Sugar-Free Version)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no sugar, palm sugar, or kecap manis in the spice paste or sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A specialty dish from Madura, featuring duck cooked in a rich, dark, and intensely spiced sauce. The traditional 'black' color often comes from caramelization or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce).
Key ingredients
Duck, shallots, garlic, chilies, candlenuts, turmeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, cooking oil. *Modified to exclude sugar and minimize kecap manis.*
How to make it keto
Crucially request no sugar, palm sugar, or kecap manis in the spice paste or sauce. Use minimal dark soy sauce for color if desired, or skip.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Bebek Bumbu Hitam, tolong pastikan tidak pakai gula, gula aren, atau kecap manis di bumbu atau sausnya.
For the Bebek Bumbu Hitam, please ensure no sugar, palm sugar, or kecap manis in the spice paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Heavy use of kecap manis or other sugars for the black color and sweetness. Cornstarch thickeners.
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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