Babi Assam (Keto-Modified)
Pork in Spicy Tamarind Gravy (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Nyonya dish featuring tender pork (often belly) cooked in a rich, tangy, and spicy tamarind-based gravy. Flavored with a blend of ground spices and aromatics. Modified for keto by ensuring no sugar is added to the gravy.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/shoulder, tamarind paste, dried chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, candlenuts, belacan (shrimp paste), water, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar. Use fattier cuts of pork. Ensure no thickening agents are used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the gravy, especially in restaurant versions. Candlenuts contain some carbs. Tamarind paste has natural sugars.
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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