Otak Sapi Masak Cabai Hijau
Beef Brain Cooked with Green Chili
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or kecap manis is added to the green chili sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef brain, usually par-boiled then cooked in a spicy and savory green chili sauce, rich with shallots and garlic. This dish is naturally very high in fat and low in carbs, offering a unique texture and flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef brain, green chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or kecap manis is added to the green chili sauce. Confirm no carby vegetables are used as fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Otak Sapi Masak Cabai Hijaunya mohon tanpa gula atau kecap manis di sambal hijaunya. Dan, tanpa sayuran bertepung sebagai pengisi ya.
For Otak Sapi Masak Cabai Hijau, please no sugar or kecap manis in the green chili sauce. Also, no carby vegetables as fillers.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the chili sauce; addition of high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots) as fillers.
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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