Paru Sapi Panggang
Grilled Beef Lung
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet marinade or sweet soy sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slices of beef lung, often boiled until tender, then seasoned with spices (garlic, turmeric, salt) and grilled or pan-fried. Served with plain sambal.
Key ingredients
Beef lung, garlic, shallots, turmeric, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for grilling/greasing grill), optional: lime juice.
How to make it keto
Request no sweet marinade or sweet soy 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)
Paru Sapi Panggang-nya tanpa bumbu atau kecap manis ya. Minyak sedikit saja, bumbu asin gurih saja. Sambal polos tanpa gula di samping.
For Paru Sapi Panggang, please no sweet marinade or sweet soy sauce. Minimal oil, seasoned with 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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