Gulai Cincang
Minced Beef and Offal Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and highly flavorful West Sumatran curry. This dish consists of finely minced beef, often combined with various types of offal (such as tripe, liver, or lungs), simmered in a thick, fragrant coconut milk gravy with a complex blend of traditional spices.
Key ingredients
Minced beef, beef offal (e.g., tripe, liver), coconut milk, red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, candlenuts, salt, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the curry paste or gravy. Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Gulai Cincang-nya minta tanpa gula atau pengental tepung di bumbu/kuahnya. Tidak pakai nasi.
For Gulai Cincang, please no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the paste or gravy. Omit rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant-prepared spice pastes or as a flavor enhancer. Some gulai recipes might use a tiny amount of flour/starch as a thickener.
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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