Keto Gom Mas Istu
Keto Beef Stew (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef pieces slow-cooked in a mild, aromatic stew with coconut milk, onions, and delicate spices. Modified by specifically omitting potatoes and other starchy vegetables for a keto-friendly version.
Key ingredients
Beef, coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies (optional), curry leaves, pandan leaves, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. Confirm no added sugar. Gravy should not be thickened with flour/starch.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ ගොම් මස් ඉස්ටුවට අර්තාපල්, කැරට් හෝ වෙනත් අල වර්ග දාන්න එපා. අමතර සීනි හෝ පිටි/පිෂ්ඨය දමා උකු කරන්න එපා.
For Keto Gom Mas Istu, please no potatoes, carrots, or root vegetables. No added sugar and no flour/starch thickeners in gravy.
Watch out for
High risk of potatoes/carrots/other root vegetables typically found in stews. Hidden sugars. Onions.
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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