Sate Kambing
Lamb Skewers (No Sweet Glaze)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely insist on no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), no peanut sauce, or other sugary glazes on the skewers. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Grilled skewers of tender lamb meat, marinated in savory spices. A popular Indonesian street food.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, shallots, garlic, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for brushing). (Often sweet soy sauce, peanut sauce for glaze/dipping).
How to make it keto
Absolutely insist on no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), no peanut sauce, or other sugary glazes on the skewers. Confirm the marinade is sugar-free. Ask for no lontong (rice cakes) or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Kambing ini, tolong jangan pakai kecap manis, saus kacang, atau olesan manis lainnya. Bumbunya tanpa gula. Tanpa lontong atau nasi.
For Sate Kambing, please no sweet soy sauce, peanut sauce, or sugary glazes. Marinade must be sugar-free. No lontong or rice.
Watch out for
Sweet soy sauce glaze, peanut sauce (high sugar/carbs), served with rice or lontong.
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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