Lidah Bakar
Grilled Beef Tongue
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of beef tongue, marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, then grilled to perfection. Naturally low-carb and rich in fat and protein.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, salt, black pepper, cooking oil. Often served with a keto-friendly 'Air Asam' dipping sauce (chilies, shallots, tamarind, lime juice, salt, no sugar).
Optional tweaks
Ensure marinade contains no sugar. For accompanying 'Air Asam', confirm no sugar is added and use minimal tamarind pulp to control carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Lidah Bakar ini perapannya jangan letak gula ya. Air Asamnya pula, pastikan tiada gula dan guna asam jawa sikit saja.
For Lidah Bakar, please ensure no sugar in the marinade. For the Air Asam, no sugar and minimal tamarind pulp, please.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinades, excessive tamarind pulp in dipping sauces.
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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