Krecek
Spicy Beef Skin Stew in Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar (often palm sugar is used). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Javanese dish featuring 'krecek' (dried cow skin crackers) stewed in a rich, spicy coconut milk sauce. The texture is unique, absorbing the flavors of chili, garlic, shallots, and various spices, softening in the gravy.
Key ingredients
Dried cow skin (krecek), coconut milk, shallots, garlic, red chili, bird's eye chili, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar (often palm sugar is used). Ensure no additional high-carb vegetables (like potatoes) are included.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Kreceknya tolong jangan pakai gula, terutama gula merah. Dan jangan pakai sayuran tinggi karbohidrat seperti kentang ya.
For Krecek, please no added sugar, especially palm sugar. Also, no high-carb vegetables like potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar (palm sugar) in the sauce, often served with plain rice (must be omitted).
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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