Daging Goreng Asam (Keto-Modified)
Sour Fried Beef (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with a tangy and spicy tamarind-based sauce, often with onions, chilies, and a hint of ginger. The 'goreng' (fried) style means it's usually drier than a 'masak' dish. For keto, it must be prepared without sugar and any starch thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef (sliced), tamarind paste, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, salt, a dash of low-carb soy sauce (optional).
How to make it keto
Strictly no sugar. No cornstarch or other thickeners. Ensure tamarind is used sparingly to control carbs if the restaurant uses a very thick, processed paste, or request less.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Goreng Asam ni, jangan letak gula atau kanji/pemekat lain. Kalau asam jawa pekat, letak sikit saja ya.
For Daging Goreng Asam, no sugar, no cornstarch or thickeners. Please use less tamarind paste if it's thick/processed.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinades/sauces, cornstarch, excessive tamarind.
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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