Saksang Babi
Spiced Pork Blood Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the spice paste or stew. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Batak stew from North Sumatra, featuring minced pork (often belly or leaner cuts) cooked in a complex, spicy paste with pig blood and often coconut milk. Known for its intense flavor from local spices like andaliman (Batak pepper).
Key ingredients
Minced pork, pig blood, coconut milk (optional), andaliman, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, turmeric, red chili, kaffir lime leaves, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the spice paste or stew. Request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables if typically included by the restaurant.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Saksang Babi, mohon pastikan tidak ada gula tambahan di bumbu atau kuahnya. Dan jangan pakai kentang atau sayuran bertepung.
For Saksang Babi, please confirm no sugar is added. No potatoes or starchy vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Potential for small amounts of added sugar in the spice paste; starchy thickeners; occasionally served with or contains starchy vegetables like potatoes.
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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