Sup Ekor
Oxtail Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and aromatic clear soup made from slow-cooked oxtail, infused with traditional spices such as star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon, often garnished with fried shallots and spring onions.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, water, ginger, garlic, shallots, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, white pepper, salt, spring onions, fried shallots.
Optional tweaks
None typically required, as this soup is naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added, which is rare for traditional Sup Ekor but can happen.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sup Ekor ini, boleh sahkan tiada kentang atau sayur berkanji lain?
For the Sup Ekor, please confirm no potatoes or starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Very low carb risk. The main concern would be the occasional addition of potato chunks or other root vegetables, which should be explicitly omitted.
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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