Pindang Tulang Iga
Palembang Sour & Spicy Ribs Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A specialty from Palembang, this is a vibrant, sour, and spicy soup featuring tender beef ribs simmered in a clear broth infused with tamarind, galangal, lemongrass, and a generous amount of chilies. The sourness comes from tamarind, offering a refreshing contrast to the richness of the beef. Ensure no added sugar when ordering.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs, tamarind paste, galangal, lemongrass, chilies, shallots, garlic, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, tomato, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar. Request omission of any vegetables that might be high carb like corn or excessive tomato (if not a core ingredient) or starchy thickeners. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Pindang Tulang Iga ini tanpa tambahan gula atau pengental tepung, kan? Mohon tanpa jagung atau tomat berlebihan, ya. Jangan pakai nasi.
For Pindang Tulang Iga, confirm no added sugar or starchy thickeners. No corn or excessive tomato, please. Served without rice.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugars in broth, small amount of tamarind and tomato, usually served with rice.
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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