Daging Balado
Beef with Spicy Balado Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef (e.g., sirloin, chuck) slow-cooked or stir-fried in a fiery and fragrant balado sauce, made primarily from red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes. Rich, savory, and spicy, this dish is naturally low in carbs when served without rice.
Key ingredients
Beef, red chilies, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, cooking oil, lime leaves, lemongrass, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no added sugar in the balado paste, which is generally not traditional for this dish but can occur in some restaurants.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Daging Balado-nya mohon dipastikan tidak pakai gula tambahan di bumbu balado.
For Daging Balado, please ensure no added sugar in the balado paste.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in balado paste, though uncommon. Always confirm with the chef.
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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