Sayur Babanci
Betawi Festive Beef & Offal Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional and elaborate Betawi stew, historically served during festive occasions. It features tender beef and various offal (such as tripe and lung) slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic coconut milk broth infused with a complex blend of spices, herbs, and unique local ingredients like kedaung and tai anjing (a type of clove). The dish is naturally low in carbs if prepared without added sugar or starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef, beef offal (e.g., tripe, lung), thick coconut milk, shallots, garlic, red chilies, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, candlenuts, turmeric, ginger, coriander, cumin, kedaung, tai anjing, salt, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the broth or spice paste. Confirm no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes) are included, which is generally true for this specific dish. Request extra broth for more fat and hydration.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sayur Babanci-nya tolong tanpa gula, ya. Pastikan tidak ada sayuran bertepung seperti kentang. Bisa minta kuah lebih banyak?
For Sayur Babanci, please make sure there's no added sugar. No starchy vegetables like potatoes. Can I have extra broth, please?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the spice paste or broth, small carbohydrate contributions from candlenuts and the complex spice blend.
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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