Indonesian keto guide
Hostile
551 dishes196 keto as served129 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Very challenging for keto; almost all meals are built around large portions of rice or noodles, and marinades rely heavily on liquid sugar.
Top ingredients
Plain grilled meats (like sate, but only if ordered without sauce) and stir-fried greens.
Danger zones
Kecap manis (a thick, syrupy sweet soy sauce used in almost everything), Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Mie Goreng (noodles), and sweetened peanut sauces.
Best for
Highly disciplined dieters who are comfortable ordering completely dry, unmarinated meats and skipping all traditional sauces.
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Ikan Asin Goreng
Fried Salted Fish
Crispy, intensely savory pieces of salted fish, typically deep-fried until golden brown and firm. This staple …
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat480 kcal
Babat Goreng
Fried Beef Tripe
Beef tripe, thoroughly cleaned and pre-boiled until tender, then seasoned with a simple spice blend and deep-f…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Jantung Ayam Goreng
Fried Chicken Hearts
Chicken hearts seasoned with spices and then pan-fried or deep-fried until tender and slightly crispy. A rich …
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Paru Goreng
Fried Beef Lungs
Thinly sliced beef lungs, often pre-boiled until tender, then marinated in a simple spice blend (garlic, coria…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
Ayam Pop
Padang Style Fried Chicken
A signature dish from Padang cuisine, where chicken is first boiled in coconut water and spices until tender, …
3 net5 total2 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Bebek Goreng
Indonesian Fried Duck
Tender duck meat seasoned with traditional Indonesian spices, then deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the…
3 net5 total2 fibre95 protein175 fat1950 kcal
Belut Goreng
Fried Eel
Crispy fried freshwater eel, typically seasoned with garlic, turmeric, and salt. It's often served with sambal…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Cumi Bakar
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid marinated in a simple blend of spices and then grilled over charcoal, resulting in tender, smoky, …
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein20 fat475 kcal
Ikan Goreng Bumbu Kuning
Fried Fish with Yellow Spices
Whole or filleted fish marinated in a vibrant yellow spice paste (typically turmeric, garlic, ginger, and cand…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Keto Perkedel Daging (Modified)
Keto Meat Patties
Savory Indonesian-style meat patties, pan-fried or deep-fried until beautifully golden brown. This keto versio…
3 net4 total1 fibre38 protein32 fat470 kcal
Lele Goreng
Fried Catfish
Crispy fried catfish, lightly seasoned with turmeric and garlic, then deep-fried to a perfect golden brown. Th…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sate Usus Ayam
Grilled Chicken Intestine Skewers
A popular street food and side dish, consisting of cleaned and pre-cooked chicken intestines threaded onto ske…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat400 kcal
Telur Dadar Padang
Padang Style Thick Omelette
A substantial, thick, and fluffy omelette from the Padang region, generously mixed with finely chopped red chi…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
Udang Bakar
Grilled Shrimp
Plump shrimp marinated in a savory and slightly spicy blend of Indonesian spices, then grilled to perfection o…
3 net4 total1 fibre75 protein20 fat525 kcal
Ayam Goreng Bawang Putih
Garlic Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces heavily marinated in garlic and other spices, then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Kn…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Ayam Goreng Lengkuas
Galangal Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken pieces marinated in a rich blend of galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, and other aromatic sp…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Buntut Bakar
Grilled Oxtail
Tender oxtail marinated in a savory blend of Indonesian spices and grilled to perfection, resulting in a rich,…
4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Gurame Bakar
Grilled Gourami Fish
Whole gourami fish grilled to perfection, often marinated with a blend of spices before grilling. It's typical…
4 net6 total2 fibre80 protein25 fat600 kcal
Pepes Ikan
Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf
Fish (e.g., mackerel, tilapia) marinated with a fragrant spice paste (bumbu), often including basil, chili, an…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein18 fat450 kcal
Sate Kambing
Lamb Skewers (No Sweet Glaze)
Grilled skewers of tender lamb meat, marinated in savory spices. A popular Indonesian street food.…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Sayur Bening Bayam
Clear Spinach Soup
A light and refreshing clear soup featuring fresh spinach, usually seasoned simply with garlic, shallots, kenc…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein10 fat150 kcal
Tahu Goreng
Fried Tofu
Simple deep-fried tofu, typically made from firm or medium-firm tofu, resulting in a crispy golden-brown exter…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein28 fat380 kcal
Udang Goreng Mentega (Keto Modified)
Keto Modified Butter Shrimp
Fresh shrimp stir-fried in a luxurious, aromatic butter sauce with garlic and onions. The keto modification el…
4 net6 total2 fibre48 protein50 fat650 kcal
Ayam Goreng
Indonesian Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in a savory blend of spices (often including turmeric, galangal, garlic) and then dee…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Ayam Tangkap
Aceh Crispy Spiced Fried Chicken (No Rice)
An Acehnese specialty, this fried chicken is marinated with an abundance of herbs like curry leaves, pandan le…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Cah Kangkung
Stir-fried Water Spinach
A common and popular Indonesian side dish featuring water spinach stir-fried quickly with garlic, chilies, and…
5 net8 total3 fibre4 protein35 fat350 kcal
Cumi Cabai Hijau
Squid with Green Chili
Squid stir-fried with a vibrant and spicy green chili paste (cabai hijau), typically including shallots, garli…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Cumi Hitam
Squid in Black Ink Sauce
Fresh squid cooked in its own natural black ink, creating a unique savory and slightly briny sauce. The dish t…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Daging Tumis Sambal Ijo
Beef Stir-Fry with Green Chili
Sliced beef stir-fried with a vibrant green chili paste (sambal ijo), shallots, garlic, and sometimes a hint o…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Gulai Gajeboh
Beef Fat/Brisket Curry
A rich, hearty curry featuring generous cuts of beef fat and tender brisket, slow-cooked in a spicy and aromat…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Pepes Ayam
Steamed Chicken in Banana Leaf
A healthy and aromatic dish where chicken pieces are marinated in a rich spice paste (bumbu), wrapped in banan…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Tumis Daun Pepaya Ikan Teri
Stir-fried Papaya Leaves with Anchovies
A distinct stir-fry featuring the mildly bitter taste of papaya leaves (often boiled first to reduce bitternes…
5 net10 total5 fibre15 protein20 fat280 kcal
Tumis Jamur
Stir-fried Mushrooms
A simple, savory, and aromatic side dish featuring various types of mushrooms (e.g., oyster, button, shiitake)…
5 net8 total3 fibre10 protein20 fat250 kcal
Asam Padeh Ikan
Sour Spicy Fish Stew
A popular Minang (West Sumatran) dish featuring fish (often snapper or mackerel) simmered in a rich, sour, and…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Ayam Betutu
Balinese Spiced Whole Chicken (No Rice)
A Balinese slow-cooked chicken dish, traditionally steamed or baked in banana leaves, infused with a rich and …
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein60 fat850 kcal
Ayam Cabe Ijo
Chicken with Green Chili Sauce
Tender chicken pieces (often fried or stewed first) then coated and cooked with a vibrant, coarsely ground gre…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Bebek Betutu
Balinese Roasted Duck
A celebrated Balinese specialty featuring a whole duck (or large pieces) meticulously prepared with a rich and…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein105 fat1250 kcal
Daging Balado
Beef with Spicy Balado Sauce
Tender beef (e.g., sirloin, chuck) slow-cooked or stir-fried in a fiery and fragrant balado sauce, made primar…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Dendeng Balado
Crispy Spicy Beef Jerky (Indonesian Style, No Rice)
Thinly sliced beef that is boiled until tender, then lightly fried until crispy, and finally coated in a vibra…
6 net9 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Iga Bakar
Grilled Beef Ribs (No Sweet Glaze)
Tender beef ribs marinated in spices and grilled to perfection. Authentically delicious when prepared without …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ikan Bakar
Grilled Fish
Whole grilled fish (e.g., snapper, pomfret) marinated in a spicy-savory paste, often using turmeric, chili, an…
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein30 fat600 kcal
Ikan Bumbu Kuning
Fish in Yellow Spice Sauce
A versatile Indonesian preparation where fish is cooked in a vibrant, turmeric-based yellow spice paste. The p…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat530 kcal
Ikan Gabus Pucung
Snakehead Fish Soup with Kluwek
A traditional Betawi soup featuring tender snakehead fish (ikan gabus) in a rich, dark, earthy broth. The uniq…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein39 fat590 kcal
Ikan Goreng Sambal Matah (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish with Fresh Lemongrass & Shallot Sambal (No Rice)
Pan-fried whole fish (e.g., snapper or tilapia) served with a generous topping of fresh, aromatic raw sambal m…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Sate Padang (Keto Modified)
Beef Skewers with Keto Spicy Thick Sauce
Grilled beef (often tongue or sirloin) skewers served with a unique, thick, yellow-orange spicy sauce originat…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
Sop Kambing
Indonesian Goat Meat Soup (No Rice)
A rich and flavorful Indonesian soup featuring tender goat meat (and sometimes offal) slow-cooked in a broth s…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sop Konro
Makassar Beef Rib Soup (without Potatoes)
A rich and savory black soup from Makassar, Indonesia, made with beef ribs stewed in a complex spice blend, of…
6 net10 total4 fibre95 protein95 fat1300 kcal
Sup Asparagus Kepiting (Keto Modified)
Crab and Asparagus Soup (Thickener-Free)
A comforting soup featuring delicate crab meat and tender asparagus spears in a clear, savory broth, prepared …
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein18 fat320 kcal
Telor Balado
Eggs with Chili Sauce
Hard-boiled eggs deep-fried and then coated in a rich, spicy balado chili paste made from red chilies, shallot…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein50 fat550 kcal
Tumis Cumi Asin
Stir-fried Salted Squid with Chili
A simple yet intensely flavorful dish made with salted squid stir-fried vigorously with plenty of fresh green …
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein28 fat420 kcal
Tumis Genjer
Water Hyacinth Stir-fry
A popular stir-fry made from water hyacinth stems (genjer) known for their slightly bitter and crunchy texture…
6 net9 total3 fibre4 protein20 fat230 kcal
Tumis Jantung Ayam
Stir-fried Chicken Hearts
Chicken hearts stir-fried with a simple yet flavorful combination of chilies, garlic, shallots, and other arom…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Tumis Kembang Kol
Stir-fried Cauliflower
A simple and common Indonesian stir-fry dish featuring cauliflower florets quickly cooked with garlic, shallot…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Tumis Pakis
Fern Shoots Stir-fry
A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender fern shoots (pakis) cooked with garlic, shallots, chili, and a touch of sa…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
Tumis Pare Telur
Bitter Gourd and Egg Stir-fry
Sliced bitter gourd stir-fried with scrambled eggs, garlic, shallots, and chilies. A savory and slightly bitte…
6 net10 total4 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Tumis Tauge Ikan Asin
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish
A simple yet flavorful stir-fry combining crunchy bean sprouts with savory salted fish, often with garlic and …
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Urap Sayur (Keto Modified)
Keto Mixed Vegetable Salad with Spiced Coconut
A traditional Indonesian salad consisting of blanched or steamed vegetables mixed with seasoned, grated coconu…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein25 fat300 kcal
Ayam Bakar
Grilled Chicken
Chicken marinated in a blend of spices and often kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), then grilled until tender and …
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein40 fat680 kcal
Botok Ikan Tenggiri
Steamed Mackerel in Spiced Coconut
Flaked mackerel fish mixed with grated coconut, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic spices, then steamed in…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat620 kcal
Cumi Woku
Squid in Spicy Manadonese Woku Sauce
Fresh squid cooked in a vibrant, intensely aromatic and spicy Woku sauce from Manado, North Sulawesi. The sauc…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at an Indonesian restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Ikan Asin Goreng (1g net carbs), Babat Goreng (2g net carbs), Jantung Ayam Goreng (2g net carbs), Paru Goreng (2g net carbs), Ayam Pop (3g net carbs) and Bebek Goreng (3g net carbs). Of the 551 Indonesian dishes in this guide, 196 are keto as served.
Is Indonesian food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates Indonesian food "Hostile" for keto. Very challenging for keto; almost all meals are built around large portions of rice or noodles, and marinades rely heavily on liquid sugar.
What Indonesian dishes should I avoid on keto?
Kecap manis (a thick, syrupy sweet soy sauce used in almost everything), Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Mie Goreng (noodles), and sweetened peanut sauces. Dishes to skip include Gulai Pakis (20g) and Keto Gulai Nangka (16g).
How do I order Indonesian food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Cumi Bakar: say "For Cumi Bakar, please grill it plain with only salt, pepper, and lime juice. No kecap manis or any sweet sauces, please." For Keto Perkedel Daging: say "For the Keto Perkedel Daging, please confirm the patties are made without potato or flour as a binder."