Daging Harimau Menangis
Grilled Beef with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free marinade for the beef and ensure the dipping sauce (often served on the side) is prepared without sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Succulent grilled beef, typically a sirloin or ribeye cut, known for its tender texture and rich flavor. The beef is marinated in savory spices and grilled to perfection. The keto modification focuses on a sugar-free dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin/ribeye, garlic, lemongrass, black pepper, fish sauce, oyster sauce (ensure low-carb), soy sauce (ensure low-carb), salt, cooking oil. Keto Dipping Sauce: Lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, minced garlic, erythritol/stevia.
How to make it keto
Request a sugar-free marinade for the beef and ensure the dipping sauce (often served on the side) is prepared without sugar. Opt for low-carb soy sauce and oyster sauce if possible. Confirm no sugar is brushed onto the beef during grilling. Served without sticky rice or any carby sides.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Daging Harimau Menangis, tolong guna perapan dan sos cicah tanpa gula. Jangan sapu gula masa bakar. Hidang tanpa karbohidrat.
For Daging Harimau Menangis, please use a sugar-free marinade and dipping sauce. No sugar brushed during grilling. Serve without any carby sides.
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar or sweet sauces (e.g., sweet soy sauce, regular oyster sauce). The traditional dipping sauce typically includes palm 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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