Uuru Mas Roast
Pork Roast
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chunks of pork, often with some fat, slow-cooked in a spicy and tangy gravy until very tender. The roast is characterized by a deep flavor from roasted spices, vinegar, and sometimes a hint of tamarind or goraka.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe, roasted curry powder, red chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, fenugreek, mustard seeds, vinegar, goraka (Garcinia cambogia), coconut milk (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඌරු මස් රෝස්ට් එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. පිටි හෝ කෝන්ෆ්ලවර් දාලා නැහැ නේද කියලා තහවුරු කරන්න.
For the Uuru Mas Roast, please no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, vinegar/goraka often balanced with a touch of 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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