Paru Goreng
Fried Beef Lungs
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef lungs, often pre-boiled until tender, then marinated in a simple spice blend (garlic, coriander, salt) and deep-fried until crispy. A popular and flavorful offal side dish, often served with sambal.
Key ingredients
Beef lungs, cooking oil, garlic, coriander, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour coating is used on the lungs before frying. This dish is traditionally prepared without it.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Paru Goreng ini, tolong pastikan tidak dilumuri tepung sebelum digoreng.
For Paru Goreng, please confirm no flour coating is used on the lungs before frying.
Watch out for
The main risk is a potential flour coating for extra crispiness, which is not traditional but can be found in some adaptations.
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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