Coto Makassar
Makassar Beef Offal Soup (without Rice Cakes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to omit ketupat (rice cakes) or buras (rice lontong) usually served alongside. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Makassar beef offal soup, slow-cooked in a rich broth with a complex blend of spices, often including peanuts, giving it a hearty and uniquely savory taste.
Key ingredients
Beef (various cuts including offal like tripe, lung, liver, heart), peanuts (roasted and ground), various spices (coriander, cumin, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to omit ketupat (rice cakes) or buras (rice lontong) usually served alongside. Confirm no added sugar or excessive amounts of high-carb thickeners (e.g., sweet potato, heavy use of peanuts for thickening).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Coto Makassar-nya tanpa ketupat atau buras, ya. Mohon tidak pakai gula tambahan atau pengental karbo tinggi seperti ubi atau kacang yang terlalu banyak.
For Coto Makassar, please omit ketupat or buras. Ensure no added sugar or high-carb thickeners like sweet potato or excessive peanuts.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with ketupat (rice cakes) or buras. Ensure these are omitted. Peanuts are typically used as a thickener, which contribute carbs. Some spice pastes might contain minor amounts of 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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