Bebek Bakar
Grilled Duck
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet marinade (e.g., kecap manis) or sweet basting sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender duck pieces, often marinated with savory spices and then grilled over charcoal or in an oven. The grilling renders fat, making the skin crispy and the meat flavorful. Served with sambal.
Key ingredients
Duck pieces, garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for marinade and grilling).
How to make it keto
Request no sweet marinade (e.g., kecap manis) or sweet basting sauce. Ensure it's grilled with minimal oil and seasoned only with savory spices. Request plain, sugar-free sambal on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Bebek Bakar-nya tanpa bumbu atau olesan manis ya. Bakar dengan sedikit minyak, bumbu asin gurih saja. Sambal polos tanpa gula di samping.
For Bebek Bakar, please no sweet marinade or basting sauce. Grill with minimal oil, savory spices only. Plain, sugar-free sambal on the side.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (sweet soy sauce), sweet basting sauces, and sweet dipping sauces. Always confirm 'no 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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