Rawon
Black Beef Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'tanpa nasi, tanpa tauge' (without rice, without bean sprouts). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A specialty from East Java, this rich and dark beef soup gets its unique black color and earthy flavor from the keluak nut (pucung). It's slow-cooked with beef chunks and a complex spice paste.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or short ribs), keluak nuts, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, candlenut, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'tanpa nasi, tanpa tauge' (without rice, without bean sprouts). Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Rawon-nya tanpa nasi dan tanpa tauge ya. Pastikan tidak pakai gula.
For the Rawon, no rice and no bean sprouts, please. And confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Rice (always served with), bean sprouts (often a generous portion, which are low carb but can add up), sometimes a small amount of sugar added to balance flavor.
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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