Usus Goreng
Fried Beef Intestines
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Beef intestines (typically small intestine) thoroughly cleaned, boiled until tender, seasoned lightly with turmeric and garlic, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A popular, savory, high-fat side dish.
Key ingredients
Beef intestines, cooking oil, turmeric, garlic, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used. Confirm no sugar in seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Usus Goreng tolong digoreng tanpa tepung. Pastikan tidak pakai gula di bumbunya.
Usus Goreng: please fry without flour. Confirm there's no sugar in the seasoning.
Watch out for
Flour coating for crispiness, sugar in pre-marinades (less common for this dish).
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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