Gom Mas Roast
Beef Roast
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubed beef slow-cooked until very tender in a dark, robustly spiced gravy with a prominent flavor from roasted curry powder, black pepper, and other warming spices, often with a slight tang.
Key ingredients
Beef cubes, coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe, roasted curry powder, red chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, fenugreek, mustard seeds, vinegar, coconut milk (optional, for richness).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ගොම් මස් රෝස්ට් එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. පිටි හෝ කෝන්ෆ්ලවර් පාවිච්චි කරලා නැහැ නේද කියලා තහවුරු කරන්න.
For the Gom Mas Roast, please no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, possible hidden sugar in spice blends or for balancing acidity.
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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