Keto Kaki Babi Kecap
Sugar-Free Pork Hock in Savory Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'no sugar' in the braising liquid and confirm 'sugar-free soy sauce' or equivalent is used. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pork hock (kaki babi) slow-braised until incredibly tender, with gelatinous skin and meat, in a rich, savory, and sugar-free soy sauce-based gravy. Flavored with garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, keto-friendly/sugar-free soy sauce, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'no sugar' in the braising liquid and confirm 'sugar-free soy sauce' or equivalent is used. No high-carb thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Keto Kaki Babi Kecap-nya tolong jangan pakai gula di kuahnya. Pakai kecap manis tanpa gula dan tanpa pengental tinggi karbo ya.
For Keto Kaki Babi Kecap, please ensure no sugar in the braising liquid, use sugar-free soy sauce, and no high-carb thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional kecap dishes are heavily sweetened with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). Hidden sugars in any pre-made sauces or braising liquids. Serving with rice.
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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