Gulai Kambing
Mutton Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Malaysian mutton curry, slow-cooked in a blend of spices and often coconut milk until tender.
Key ingredients
Mutton (lamb), coconut milk (optional, some versions are drier), curry powder/paste (homemade from spices like coriander, cumin, fennel, turmeric, chili powder), onions, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, tamarind paste (minimal).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes. Ensure no sugar is added to the curry paste or gravy. Confirm no starch thickeners are used. Ask for minimal tamarind, or omit if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Gulai Kambing ini, minta jangan letak kentang, gula, atau pemekat. Asam jawa guna sikit saja, atau tak perlu jika boleh.
For the Gulai Kambing, please no potatoes, no added sugar, and no starch thickeners. Use minimal tamarind, or omit it.
Watch out for
Potatoes as fillers, hidden sugar in pre-made curry pastes, starch thickeners, excessive tamarind paste.
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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