Pork Kari
Pork Curry
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (like young jackfruit/polos) are added. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory pork curry (distinct from the intensely blackened 'Pork Badun') slow-cooked in a spicy coconut milk gravy with a complex blend of Sri Lankan spices. It can be made keto-friendly by omitting starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/shoulder, coconut milk, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, rampe, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, coconut oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (like young jackfruit/polos) are added. Request no sugar or flour/cornstarch as a thickener. Can ask for a leaner cut if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
පෝක් කරි එකට අල, පොළොස් වගේ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු, සීනි, පිටි හෝ කොන්ෆ්ලවර් දාන්න එපා. කෙට්ටු මස් කෑලි දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද?
Pork Kari: No potatoes, polos, or other starchy vegetables. No sugar, flour, or cornstarch. Can I have a leaner cut if possible?
Watch out for
Potatoes or other starchy vegetables are very commonly added to pork curries. Hidden sugars for flavor balance are typical. Thickeners like rice flour or cornstarch are a risk. Some restaurants might use a pre-made curry paste with added sugar.
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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