Paru Balado (Keto Modified)
Spicy Beef Lungs (No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no sugar in the balado paste. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef lungs, often fried or boiled first, then stir-fried with a fiery red 'balado' chili paste made from red chilies, garlic, shallots, and sometimes tomato. The keto modification removes any added sweetness from the chili paste.
Key ingredients
Beef lungs, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, lime juice, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no sugar in the balado paste. Some restaurants add sugar to cut the spiciness or balance the flavor. Request no rice or other carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Paru Balado, mohon dipastikan pasta baladonya tanpa gula sama sekali. Tidak pakai nasi atau pendamping tinggi karbo.
For Paru Balado, strictly no sugar in the balado paste. And no rice or other carb sides, please.
Watch out for
Balado paste traditionally may have a small amount of sugar or tamarind. Tomatoes in the paste contribute minimal carbs. Confirm no deep-frying in flour prior to balado preparation.
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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