Pa'piong Babi
Torajan Pork in Bamboo
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or starchy thickeners are added to the seasoning or during cooking. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A signature Torajan dish from Sulawesi, featuring pork (often fatty cuts like belly) cooked with a medley of aromatic spices, coconut milk, and various herbs inside bamboo tubes over an open flame. This method yields incredibly tender and flavorful meat.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/meat, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, turmeric, chili, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, salt, pepper, bamboo stalk.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or starchy thickeners are added to the seasoning or during cooking. Traditionally, no high-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Pa'piong Babi, mohon pastikan tidak pakai gula atau pengental bertepung di bumbu atau saat dimasak.
For Pa'piong Babi, please ensure no sugar or starchy thickeners are added to the seasoning or during cooking.
Watch out for
Very low carb risk; main concern is to confirm no sugary marinades or starchy vegetables like unripe jackfruit or banana flowers (sometimes used in other variations) are present.
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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