Pork Badun (Black Pork Curry)
Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, spicy, and dark pork curry made with roasted curry powder, coconut milk, goraka (Garcinia cambogia), and plenty of aromatic spices. The 'black' comes from the roasted spices. Best enjoyed as a main protein without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork, coconut milk, roasted curry powder, chili powder, black pepper, goraka, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, onions, green chilies, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar. Request extra oil/ghee if preferred. Crucially, serve without rice, roti, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
පෝක් බදුනට සීනි දාන්න එපා. තෙල්/ඝී ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද? බත්, රොටි හෝ පාන් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For the Pork Badun, please ensure no added sugar. Can I have extra oil/ghee? Please serve it without rice, roti, or bread.
Watch out for
Restaurants might add a touch of sugar for balance or use thicker curry paste with hidden starches. Onions contribute to 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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