Keto Bakso (Bola Daging Kuah)
Keto Meatball Soup (No Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no regular noodles (mie, bihun, kwetiau). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and savory clear soup featuring tender beef or chicken meatballs in a rich, aromatic broth, garnished with celery and fried shallots. This keto version specifically omits all traditional noodles (mie, bihun) to keep it low-carb.
Key ingredients
Beef/chicken meatballs (ensure low-starch), beef/chicken broth, celery, fried shallots, salt, white pepper, garlic, spring onions.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no regular noodles (mie, bihun, kwetiau). Confirm the meatballs themselves are low-starch (some commercial meatballs use significant fillers). Request no added sugar in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Keto Bakso-nya mohon tanpa mie, bihun, atau kwetiau. Pastikan baksonya rendah pati. Dan kuahnya tanpa gula tambahan.
For Keto Bakso, please no regular noodles. Confirm meatballs are low-starch. And no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
The primary risk is the high-carb noodles (mie, bihun, kwetiau) which are a fundamental part of traditional Bakso. Meatballs can also contain starch fillers. Broth might have a small amount of added 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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