Buntut Rebus
Boiled Oxtail with Clear Broth
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Simply boiled oxtail, served in its natural clear broth, seasoned minimally with salt and pepper. A clean and tender meat dish.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, water, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, ginger, lemongrass, galangal (for aromatics, not consumed).
Optional tweaks
Serve plain with a side of unsweetened sambal (if desired), ensuring no carrots, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables are added to the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Buntut Rebus, tolong polos saja. Jangan pakai wortel, kentang, atau sayuran berkarbo tinggi di kuah. Sambal tanpa gula, kalau ada.
Buntut Rebus, please serve plain. No carrots, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables in the broth. Unsweetened sambal on the side, if available.
Watch out for
Added high-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes) in broth, hidden sugar in sambal.
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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