Tum Balung
Balinese Pork Ribs in Banana Leaf
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar to the spice paste. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pork ribs marinated in a rich, aromatic Balinese spice paste (base genep), then steamed or grilled wrapped in banana leaves, imparting a unique fragrance and flavor.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, base genep (shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, kencur, candlenut, chilies, black pepper, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, bay leaf), coconut oil, salt, banana leaves.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar to the spice paste. Ensure no high-carb additions like potato or taro.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tum Balung-nya tolong tanpa gula di bumbunya. Pastikan tidak ada tambahan karbohidrat seperti kentang atau talas ya.
For Tum Balung, please no added sugar in the spice paste. Ensure no high-carb additions like potato or taro.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the spice paste (base genep), starchy vegetables, 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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