Empal Gentong
Cirebon Beef Soup (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit accompanying rice or lontong/ketupat. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, aromatic beef soup from Cirebon, featuring tender beef cuts (often brisket or offal) simmered in a creamy yellow spice broth made with coconut milk and various Indonesian herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., brisket, tripe), coconut milk, galangal, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, red chili, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit accompanying rice or lontong/ketupat. Confirm with the restaurant that no added sugar or starchy thickeners are used in the broth preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Empal Gentong-nya tanpa nasi, lontong, atau ketupat, ya. Mohon konfirmasi kuahnya tidak pakai gula tambahan atau pengental tepung?
Empal Gentong without rice, lontong, or ketupat, please. Confirm no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the broth?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the broth seasoning. Starchy thickeners are rare but possible. High-carb sides (rice, lontong) are usually served.
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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