Dendeng Lambok
Soft Beef Jerky with Chili Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is used in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thin slices of beef that are lightly fried until tender, then simmered in a rich, savory, and mildly spicy red chili sauce. Unlike crispy 'dendeng batokok' or 'dendeng balado', 'dendeng lambok' emphasizes a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin/tenderloin, cooking oil, red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, salt, pepper, lime juice, (optional: bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is used in the sauce. Request the sauce to be cooked with minimal oil if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Dendeng Lambok, tolong. Sangat penting tidak ada gula atau kecap manis di sausnya. Bisa dimasak dengan sedikit minyak saja sausnya?
Dendeng Lambok, please. It's crucial no sugar or kecap manis is in the sauce. Can the sauce be cooked with minimal oil?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, especially if a restaurant tries to balance the spiciness. Spices and aromatics contribute minor carbs.
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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