Sapi Masak Daun Jeruk
Beef Cooked with Kaffir Lime Leaves
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar or kecap manis. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef pieces braised or stewed in a rich, aromatic sauce heavily flavored with fresh kaffir lime leaves, along with other spices like garlic, shallots, and galangal. Often uses coconut milk for creaminess.
Key ingredients
Beef, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, coconut milk, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar or kecap manis. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with cornstarch or other high-carb thickeners. Serve without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sapi Masak Daun Jeruknya tanpa gula, tanpa kecap manis, dan sausnya jangan dikentalkan. Tanpa nasi, ya.
Sapi Masak Daun Jeruk, please. No sugar, no kecap manis, and no cornstarch in the sauce. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugar/kecap manis in the braising liquid. Restaurant cooks might use thickeners. Coconut milk adds fat and some carbs.
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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