Tumis Pare Daging Sapi (Keto Friendly)
Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Beef (Keto Friendly)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A popular stir-fry featuring sliced bitter melon and tender beef, seasoned with garlic, shallots, and chili. This dish highlights the unique flavor of bitter melon complemented by savory beef, prepared without added sugars or thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, bitter melon, garlic, shallots, red chili, green chili, oyster sauce (check for sugar-free), soy sauce (or tamari), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no sugar, no MSG, and no cornstarch or other thickeners in the sauce. Ensure any oyster sauce used is sugar-free or omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Pare Daging Sapi: mohon tanpa gula, micin, dan pengental. Jika pakai saus tiram, mohon yang sugar-free atau tidak usah dipakai.
Tumis Pare Daging Sapi: no sugar, no MSG, no thickeners. If using oyster sauce, please ensure it's sugar-free or omit it.
Watch out for
Added sugar or cornstarch in stir-fry sauce.
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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