Jantung Sapi Goreng
Fried Beef Heart
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Sliced beef heart, pre-boiled until tender, seasoned lightly with garlic and salt, then deep-fried until slightly crispy on the exterior while remaining tender inside. A lean, flavorful, and nutrient-dense organ meat dish.
Key ingredients
Beef heart, cooking oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used. Request plain, unsweetened sambal on the side, or no sambal.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Jantung Sapi Goreng tolong digoreng tanpa tepung. Untuk sambalnya, yang tawar tanpa gula dan dipisah, atau tidak pakai sambal.
Jantung Sapi Goreng: please fry without flour. Plain, unsweetened sambal on the side, or no sambal, please.
Watch out for
Flour coating for crispiness, sugar in pre-marinades (unlikely for this dish), accompanying sambal may contain 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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