Daging Goreng Peria
Stir-fried Beef with Bitter Gourd
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory and slightly bitter stir-fry with thinly sliced beef and bitter gourd, cooked with garlic, fermented black beans (taucu), and chili. A robust and flavorful dish that is naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Beef slices (e.g., sirloin, tenderloin), bitter gourd, garlic, red chilies, fermented black beans (taucu), soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional), cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no sugar and minimal oyster sauce (if used) as it often contains sugar and cornstarch. Ensure bitter gourd is cooked to your preference.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Goreng Peria ni, minta jangan letak gula. Sos tiram kalau guna, minta kurangkan sikit.
For Daging Goreng Peria, please ensure no sugar. Can I have minimal oyster sauce, if used?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces like oyster sauce, light soy sauce. Fermented black beans have minimal carbs. Ask for no sugar.
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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