Oxtail Goreng (Keto Modified)
Fried Oxtail with Herbs and Spices (No Sweet Sauce, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request without sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) in the marinade or as a glaze. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy fried oxtail, marinated in traditional Indonesian herbs and spices such as turmeric, galangal, ginger, garlic, and candlenut. It's typically served with a side of simple clear broth or sambal. Modifications are crucial to remove high-carb elements.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, various spices (turmeric, galangal, ginger, garlic, candlenut, coriander), salt, pepper, coconut oil/ghee for frying, optional clear broth, sambal.
How to make it keto
Request without sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) in the marinade or as a glaze. Ensure no rice or other starchy sides (e.g., potatoes). Confirm the broth (if served) is clear and sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Oxtail Goreng, mohon tanpa kecap manis. Tidak pakai nasi atau pendamping bertepung seperti kentang. Kalau ada kuah, tolong dipastikan bening dan tanpa gula.
For Oxtail Goreng, please no kecap manis. No rice or starchy sides like potatoes. If broth is served, confirm it's clear and sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, sweet soy sauce as a glaze, often served with rice or potatoes as standard. Some restaurants might use starchy thickeners in a small side sauce.
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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