Indonesian keto guide
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daging Bumbu Bali
Balinese Spiced Beef Stew
Tender beef pieces slow-cooked in a vibrant and spicy Balinese paste (bumbu bali) made from a variety of fresh…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Pepes Tahu
Steamed Tofu with Spices
Tofu seasoned with a rich blend of Indonesian spices (bumbu kuning), often with aromatic herbs like basil, the…
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein28 fat380 kcal
Babi Rica-Rica
Spicy Pork in Rica-Rica Sauce
A fiery Manadonese delicacy, Babi Rica-Rica showcases tender pork pieces stir-fried in an intensely spicy and …
9 net15 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Bawal Goreng Kering
Crispy Fried Pomfret
Whole pomfret fish, seasoned simply with salt and turmeric, and deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the fl…
1 net2 total1 fibre58 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Nila Goreng Kering
Crispy Fried Tilapia
Whole tilapia fish, scored and marinated lightly with salt and turmeric, then deep-fried until exceptionally c…
1 net2 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Bandeng Presto Goreng
Fried Pressure-Cooked Milkfish
Milkfish (bandeng), pressure-cooked until its fine bones become edible, then typically deep-fried until crispy…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Buntut Rebus
Boiled Oxtail with Clear Broth
Simply boiled oxtail, served in its natural clear broth, seasoned minimally with salt and pepper. A clean and …
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Kakap Merah Goreng
Fried Red Snapper (Plain)
A whole red snapper, seasoned simply with salt and turmeric, then deep-fried until crispy. This preparation hi…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Tongkol Goreng
Fried Skipjack Tuna
A whole or large cut of skipjack tuna, simply seasoned with salt and turmeric, then deep-fried until golden an…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Jantung Sapi Goreng
Fried Beef Heart
Sliced beef heart, pre-boiled until tender, seasoned lightly with garlic and salt, then deep-fried until sligh…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Udang Rebus
Boiled Shrimp
Fresh shrimp simply boiled or steamed, preserving their natural sweetness and texture. Typically served with a…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein5 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Gohu Ikan
Ternate Raw Fish Salad
A refreshing and unique raw fish salad from Ternate, Maluku. Fresh tuna or skipjack tuna is marinated in lime …
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Bawal Tim Jahe Bawang Putih
Pomfret Steamed with Ginger and Garlic
Whole pomfret fish steamed to perfection with aromatic ginger and garlic, often garnished with spring onions a…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Kakap Merah Tim Jahe Bawang Putih
Steamed Red Snapper with Ginger & Garlic
Whole red snapper steamed with plenty of fresh ginger, garlic, green onions, and often a light soy sauce and s…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein28 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Kerapu Tim Jahe
Steamed Grouper with Ginger
A whole or filleted grouper, delicately steamed with abundant ginger slices, green onions, and a light savory …
3 net4 total1 fibre48 protein22 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Tongkol Cabai Garam
Pan-fried Skipjack Tuna with Chili and Salt
Pan-fried skipjack tuna seasoned simply with a blend of coarse salt and freshly chopped chilies, garlic, and s…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tim Ikan Gabus Jahe
Steamed Snakehead Fish with Ginger
A whole snakehead fish (ikan gabus) delicately steamed with a generous amount of fresh ginger, garlic, and oft…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein28 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Udang Tim Bawang Putih
Steamed Prawns with Garlic
Fresh prawns steamed until perfectly tender, infused with the pungent aroma of garlic and a light touch of sav…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Ayam Cabe Garam
Salt and Chili Dry-Fried Chicken
Crispy dry-fried chicken pieces, seasoned generously with a simple yet potent mix of coarse salt, fresh chilie…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Ayam Goreng Laot
Acehnese Fried Chicken with Seaweed
A unique Acehnese delicacy, featuring chicken pieces marinated with traditional spices and a touch of local se…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Babi Panggang Karo (BPK)
Karo-style Grilled Pork
A signature dish from the Karo Batak people, featuring succulent cuts of marinated pork (often fatty belly or …
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Cumi Bawang Putih (Tanpa Tepung)
Garlic Stir-fried Squid (No Flour)
Tender squid stir-fried with generous amounts of fresh garlic and chilies, resulting in a savory and slightly …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Gurita Bakar
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus marinated with simple spices (garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric, salt) and then grilled to perfec…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein25 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Hati Ampela Goreng
Fried Chicken Liver and Gizzards
Chicken liver and gizzards seasoned with garlic, turmeric, and other spices, then deep-fried until crispy. A p…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Asin Tumis Bawang Putih
Salted Fish Stir-fry with Garlic
Flaky, savory salted fish (often 'jambal roti' or 'gabus') stir-fried with generous amounts of garlic and some…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Balut Telur
Fish Wrapped in Egg Omelette
A simple yet delicious dish where fish fillets (typically snakehead or pangasius) are seasoned, lightly cooked…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Oseng Peda
Stir-fried Salted Fish
A simple yet intensely flavorful stir-fry featuring salted peda fish, pan-fried with liberal amounts of chili,…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Sop Telur Puyuh
Quail Egg Clear Soup
A light and savory clear soup featuring numerous small quail eggs, typically served in a chicken or beef broth…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Tumis Daging Sapi Lada Garam
Stir-fried Beef with Salt and Pepper
Simple yet flavorful stir-fried beef (often thinly sliced) seasoned primarily with salt, black pepper, and gar…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Ayam Bumbu Kuning
Chicken in Yellow Spice Sauce
Chicken pieces braised in a rich, aromatic yellow spice paste made from fresh turmeric, galangal, ginger, lemo…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Dendeng Batokok
Grilled Beef with Green Chili Paste
Thinly sliced beef, traditionally grilled or pan-fried, then lightly pounded ('batokok') and tossed with a fre…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Hati Sapi Goreng
Fried Beef Liver
Slices of beef liver, simply seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until cooked through and slightly crispy on …
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Bumbu Kecombrang
Fish with Torch Ginger Spice
A whole fish, often snapper or barramundi, is grilled or pan-fried until flaky, then generously topped with a …
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Naniura
Batak Acid-Cured Fish Salad
A unique traditional raw fish dish from the Batak people of North Sumatra. Fresh fish fillet (often mackerel o…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Pallumara Ikan Kakap Merah
Makassar Style Sour Spicy Red Snapper Soup
A traditional Makassar clear fish soup known for its refreshing sourness and mild spice, typically made with r…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Pepes Belut
Steamed Eel in Banana Leaves
Eel marinated in a rich blend of spices, herbs, and sometimes coconut milk, then wrapped in banana leaves and …
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Pepes Daging
Steamed Beef in Banana Leaves
Tender beef slices marinated in a rich, aromatic spice paste (bumbu kuning or similar), then steamed in banana…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Pepes Peda
Steamed Salted Fish in Banana Leaf
A flavorful dish from West Java, featuring salted Peda fish (a type of cured mackerel) steamed in a banana lea…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Sop Ayam Klaten
Klaten Clear Chicken Soup
A light and refreshing clear chicken soup from Klaten, Central Java. It features tender shredded chicken in a …
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Sop Daging Sapi Kuah Bening
Clear Beef Broth Soup
A simple and comforting clear soup with tender chunks of beef. The broth is typically seasoned with minimal sp…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Sop Ikan Batam
Batam Style Fish Soup
A refreshing and savory clear fish soup, characteristic of Batam cuisine. It typically features fresh fish fil…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein26 fat410 kcal
KAsoon
Sop Ikan Kakap Merah
Red Snapper Clear Fish Soup
A wonderfully light and invigorating clear soup featuring fresh fillets of red snapper. The broth is delicatel…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Cumi Kuah Hitam
Squid in Black Ink Stew
A unique Indonesian stew where tender squid is cooked in its own rich black ink, creating a deeply savory, uma…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Kembung Goreng dengan Sambal Dabu-Dabu
Fried Mackerel with Dabu-Dabu Sambal
Fresh mackerel, lightly seasoned with salt and turmeric, deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is served with…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Tongkol Kuah Lada
Tuna in Spicy Pepper Broth
A vibrant and aromatic clear soup featuring fresh chunks of tuna, simmered in a spicy and peppery broth. This …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein20 fat450 kcal