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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
Gulai Telur
Egg Curry in Coconut Milk
Hard-boiled eggs simmered gently in a rich, thick, and aromatic coconut milk curry. The gulai sauce is infused…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein40 fat500 kcal
Ikan Pesmol
Fish in Turmeric Coconut Sauce (No Rice)
Fried or steamed fish (often gourami or snapper) served in a rich and savory yellow sauce made from a blend of…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Mangut Lele
Smoked Catfish in Spicy Coconut Milk
A traditional Javanese dish featuring tender smoked catfish simmered in a rich, spicy, and aromatic coconut mi…
7 net11 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Pangek Ikan
Minang Fish Stew
A flavorful fish stew from Minangkabau cuisine, similar to gulai but with a unique cooking process and flavor …
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat600 kcal
Sop Iga Sapi
Beef Rib Soup
A comforting and aromatic clear soup featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs, typically garnished with t…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Sop Kepala Ikan
Fish Head Soup
A robust and flavorful clear soup featuring fish head, commonly snapper or grouper, simmered in a light yet ar…
7 net10 total3 fibre42 protein38 fat550 kcal
Tumis Oncom
Stir-fried Fermented Soybean Cake
A unique and flavorful stir-fry made from oncom, a traditional fermented soybean cake, cooked with shallots, g…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein25 fat380 kcal
Ayam Woku
Manado Spicy Chicken
A vibrant and intensely flavorful chicken dish from Manado, North Sulawesi. Chicken pieces are cooked in a ric…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 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
Gulai Ikan
Fish Curry in Coconut Milk (No Rice)
A rich and aromatic Indonesian curry featuring fish cooked in a thick, spicy, and creamy sauce made from cocon…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat780 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
Tumis Labu Siam Udang
Chayote and Shrimp Stir-fry
Shredded or sliced chayote (labu siam) stir-fried with shrimp, garlic, shallots, and chilies. A light, fresh, …
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein30 fat400 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
Opor Ayam
Chicken in Creamy Coconut Milk Stew
Succulent chicken pieces (typically thigh and drumstick) slowly simmered in a rich, savory, and aromatic cocon…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
Tumis Daun Singkong
Cassava Leaves Stir-fry with Coconut Milk
Tender cassava leaves stir-fried in a rich, spicy coconut milk sauce, typically flavored with garlic, chilies,…
9 net15 total6 fibre8 protein38 fat420 kcal
Gulai Otak
Indonesian Brain Curry
A rich and creamy curry made with beef or goat brain, cooked in a spicy coconut milk gravy infused with a comp…
10 net15 total5 fibre28 protein85 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Ikan Gabus Asin Goreng
Fried Salted Snakehead Fish
A classic Indonesian delicacy, salted snakehead fish (ikan gabus asin) is deep-fried until crispy. The intense…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Kerupuk Kulit Goreng
Fried Beef Skin Crackers
Crispy, savory crackers made from deep-fried beef (or buffalo) skin, a popular snack or accompaniment to meals…
0 net0 total0 fibre20 protein30 fat350 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