Bistik Lidah Sapi (Keto Modified)
Braised Beef Tongue with Keto Gravy and Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the gravy be made without flour or sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef tongue braised until succulent, served with a rich, savory gravy modified to be keto-friendly, accompanied by steamed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, beef broth, garlic, onion, nutmeg, white pepper, bay leaves, celery, cooking oil, butter, (keto-friendly thickener like xanthan gum if needed), steamed green beans, steamed broccoli.
How to make it keto
Request the gravy be made without flour or sugar. Specify steamed low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans) instead of potatoes, rice, or traditional high-carb sides. Ensure no sweet soy sauce or ketchup in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Bistik Lidah Sapi-nya, sausnya tanpa tepung, gula, kecap manis, atau saus tomat. Mohon disajikan dengan sayuran kukus rendah karbohidrat, bukan kentang atau nasi.
For the Bistik Lidah Sapi, make the gravy without flour, sugar, kecap manis, or ketchup. Serve with steamed low-carb vegetables, no potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Traditional Bistik sauces often use flour (for thickening) and significant amounts of sugar or sweet soy sauce. Always served with high-carb sides like potatoes or rice if not modified.
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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