Kikil Sapi Bakar
Grilled Beef Tendon/Skin
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet marinade (e.g., kecap manis) or sweet dipping sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef tendon or skin (kikil), typically boiled until soft, then marinated with savory spices and grilled or pan-fried until slightly charred. Often served with a plain chili sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef tendon/skin, garlic, shallots, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for grilling/greasing grill).
How to make it keto
Request no sweet marinade (e.g., kecap manis) or sweet dipping sauce. Ensure it's grilled with minimal oil and seasoned only with savory spices. Request plain, sugar-free sambal on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Kikil Sapi Bakar-nya tanpa bumbu atau saus manis ya. Bakar dengan sedikit minyak, bumbu asin gurih saja. Sambal polos tanpa gula di samping.
For Kikil Sapi Bakar, please no sweet marinade or dipping sauce. Grill with minimal oil, savory spices only. Plain, sugar-free sambal on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) as a common condiment, and accompanying high-carb sides (e.g., 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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