Sate Lilit Babi
Balinese Minced Pork Skewers (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit accompanying rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A Balinese specialty, this sate features minced pork (or fish) mixed with grated coconut and a fragrant blend of Balinese spices, molded around lemongrass stalks or bamboo skewers, then grilled to perfection.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, grated coconut, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, turmeric, red chili, bird's eye chili, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit accompanying rice. While generally savory, it's prudent to confirm no added sugar in the marinade to ensure keto compliance.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Lilit Babi-nya tanpa nasi, ya. Mohon konfirmasi bumbu marinasinya tidak pakai gula tambahan?
Sate Lilit Babi without rice, please. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade?
Watch out for
Grated coconut contributes some carbohydrates. Always confirm no hidden sugars are added to the marinade, although less common for this dish compared to other sates. Avoid high-carb sides.
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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