Daging Rebus Air Asam
Boiled Beef with Chili Tamarind Dip
Yes, with a tweak: ensure beef is simply boiled (no sugar marinades). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of boiled beef served with a zesty, spicy, and tangy 'air asam' dip made from tamarind, chilies, shallots, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Beef (cuts like brisket or short ribs), water, salt. For air asam: tamarind paste, bird's eye chilies, shallots, lime juice, fish sauce, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure beef is simply boiled (no sugar marinades). For the air asam, request no added sugar; rely on the natural tang of tamarind and lime.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Rebus Air Asam ni, daging rebus biasa saja, jangan perap gula. Air asam jangan letak gula, cukup rasa asam jawa dan limau.
For Daging Rebus Air Asam, beef boiled plain, no sugar marinades. Air asam must have no added sugar, only natural tamarind and lime.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the air asam dip. Tamarind paste itself contains natural sugars, so portion control for the dip is important.
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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