Sup Tulang Merah
Red Bone Soup (Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, no condensed milk, and no cornstarch for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and spicy mutton or beef bone soup, characterized by its distinctive reddish hue (from tomato paste/chili). It's slow-cooked until the meat is falling off the bone, rich with spices and marrow.
Key ingredients
Mutton or beef bones, tomato paste, chili, spices
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar, no condensed milk, and no cornstarch for thickening. Ensure any high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes) are omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sup Tulang Merah, minta jangan letak gula, susu pekat, atau tepung jagung. Buang kentang dan sayur tinggi karbo ya.
For Sup Tulang Merah, no sugar, no condensed milk, no cornstarch. Please omit potatoes and other high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar (very common for this dish), thickening agents (starch), high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots), tomato paste (moderate carbs).
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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