Daging Opor (Keto-Modified)
Javanese Beef Opor Stew (No Potatoes/Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the paste or gravy. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked Javanese-Malay beef stew with a creamy, mildly spicy, aromatic coconut gravy, featuring spices like galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. Modified to remove potatoes and any added sugar, focusing on the savory, umami flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, ginger, candlenuts, dried chilies, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the paste or gravy. Request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables commonly found in stews. Clarify that no flour or starch is used to thicken the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Daging Opor, tolong pastikan tiada gula, kentang atau sayur berkanji. Jangan guna tepung atau kanji untuk pekatkan kuah.
For Daging Opor, please make sure there's no sugar, potatoes, or starchy vegetables. And no flour or starch to thicken the gravy.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-made spice pastes, starch used for thickening gravy, high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes) if not specified for omission.
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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