Limpa Goreng
Fried Beef Spleen
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Beef spleen, pre-boiled until tender, then seasoned lightly and deep-fried until golden brown and flavorful. A rich, iron-rich organ meat, offering a unique texture and savory taste, often served as a side dish.
Key ingredients
Beef spleen, cooking oil, salt, pepper, turmeric (optional for seasoning).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used for frying and no sugar in any pre-marinade. Request plain, unsweetened sambal on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Limpa Goreng tolong digoreng tanpa tepung dan tanpa gula di bumbu marinasi. Untuk sambalnya, yang tawar tanpa gula dan dipisah.
Limpa Goreng: please fry without flour coating and no sugar in the pre-marinade. Plain, unsweetened sambal on the side.
Watch out for
Flour coating, sugar in marinades, accompanying sambal may contain sugar.
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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