Daging Tumis Sambal Ijo
Beef Stir-Fry with Green Chili
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Sliced beef stir-fried with a vibrant green chili paste (sambal ijo), shallots, garlic, and sometimes a hint of tomato. This dish is naturally low in carbs, focusing on the rich beef flavor and spicy kick.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin or tenderloin, green chilies, green bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil, palm oil), salt, pepper, kaffir lime leaves (optional), bay leaves (optional).
Optional tweaks
Request no added sugar or MSG. Ensure minimal use of tomatoes if any, or request omission.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Daging Tumis Sambal Ijo-nya tanpa gula dan MSG, ya. Tolong tomatnya ditiadakan atau diminimalisir.
Daging Tumis Sambal Ijo: no added sugar or MSG, please. Please omit or minimize tomatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sambal base; excessive use of tomatoes (rare but possible).
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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