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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
Pindang Serani Ikan
Sour and Spicy Fish Soup
A clear, refreshing fish soup characterized by its sour (from starfruit or tamarind), spicy, and aromatic prof…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein25 fat450 kcal
Sambal Goreng Ati (Keto Modified)
Spicy Stir-fried Beef Liver with Chili (No Potato)
A flavorful and spicy dish featuring stir-fried beef liver (or chicken liver) cooked in a rich sambal paste wi…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Sate Ayam
Chicken Satay Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers, marinated in spices, often served with a rich peanut sauce. The meat itself is lean b…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
Ayam Rica-Rica
Spicy Chicken with Authentic Herbs
A fiery and aromatic chicken dish from Manado, North Sulawesi. Chicken pieces are cooked in a rich, spicy past…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein42 fat620 kcal
Cakalang Fufu
Smoked Skipjack Tuna (without rice)
Flaky, intensely smoky skipjack tuna, seasoned with aromatic spices like shallots, garlic, ginger, and chili. …
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein50 fat750 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
Keto Bakso (Bola Daging Kuah)
Keto Meatball Soup (No Noodles)
A comforting and savory clear soup featuring tender beef or chicken meatballs in a rich, aromatic broth, garni…
8 net10 total2 fibre48 protein35 fat520 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
Sate Lilit Ayam (Keto Modified)
Minced Chicken Satay (Keto Style)
Originating from Bali, Sate Lilit is minced meat (in this case, chicken) mixed with grated coconut and a rich …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein32 fat520 kcal
Sate Maranggi (Keto Modified)
Sweet Spiced Beef Skewers (Keto Modified, without rice)
Tender grilled beef skewers, traditionally marinated with sweet soy sauce and tamarind. For keto, the sweet so…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat650 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
Keto Mie Kuah (Shirataki Noodle Soup)
Shirataki Noodle Soup with Chicken and Vegetables
A comforting Indonesian noodle soup reinvented for keto, featuring shirataki noodles in a savory broth with ch…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Oseng Mercon Daging Sapi
Fiery Spicy Beef Stir-fry (without rice)
An explosive stir-fry from Yogyakarta, featuring small, tender cuts of beef cooked with an overwhelming amount…
9 net15 total6 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Tumis Peda Pete
Salted Fish and Bitter Beans Stir-fry
A pungent and flavorful stir-fry featuring pan-fried salted fish (peda) combined with bitter beans (pete), cop…
9 net14 total5 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Udang Balado
Shrimp in Chili Sauce
Shrimp stir-fried in a vibrant and spicy red chili sauce (balado paste) made from chilies, shallots, and garli…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Bistik Lidah Sapi (Keto Modified)
Braised Beef Tongue with Keto Gravy and Steamed Vegetables
Tender beef tongue braised until succulent, served with a rich, savory gravy modified to be keto-friendly, acc…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
Coto Makassar
Makassar Beef Offal Soup (without Rice Cakes)
A traditional Makassar beef offal soup, slow-cooked in a rich broth with a complex blend of spices, often incl…
10 net15 total5 fibre85 protein95 fat1250 kcal
Ikan Kuah Kuning
Yellow Spiced Fish Stew
A flavorful fish stew where fish (often mackerel or snapper) is simmered in a vibrant yellow broth, rich with …
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein65 fat950 kcal
Tongseng Sapi (Keto Modified)
Keto Beef Stir-Fry with Cabbage and Tomato
A flavorful and robust stir-fry featuring tender beef slices cooked with a blend of spices, cabbage, and tomat…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein38 fat600 kcal
Krengsengan Daging Sapi (Keto Modified)
Spicy Javanese Beef Stir-fry/Stew (Keto Modified)
Beef stir-fried or stewed in a distinctive rich, savory, and spicy Javanese sauce with garlic, shallots, chili…
11 net14 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Cumi Saus Padang
Spicy Padang Style Squid
Fresh squid cooked in a vibrant, rich, and spicy Padang-style sauce, often featuring bell peppers and onions.…
12 net15 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Ikan Woku Belanga
Manado Spicy Fish in Woku Paste
A signature Manadonese dish where fresh fish is cooked in a robust, aromatic, and intensely spicy Woku spice p…
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Daging Sapi Lada Hitam
Black Pepper Beef Stir-fry
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a rich, savory black pepper sauce.…
14 net18 total4 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
Daging Sapi Goreng Kering
Crispy Fried Beef
Thin slices of beef, marinated with simple spices and fried until golden brown and crispy. A savory and satisf…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Belanak Bakar
Grilled Grey Mullet
Fresh grey mullet (ikan belanak) seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is c…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Gabus Goreng
Fried Snakehead Fish
A whole snakehead fish (Ikan Gabus), lightly seasoned with turmeric and salt, then deep-fried until the skin i…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 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 Pari Bakar
Grilled Stingray with Keto Sambal
Stingray marinated lightly and grilled, served with a fresh, sugar-free chili sambal. The natural texture and …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 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