Sate Maranggi (Keto Modified)
Sweet Spiced Beef Skewers (Keto Modified, without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or palm sugar in both the marinade and during the grilling process. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender grilled beef skewers, traditionally marinated with sweet soy sauce and tamarind. For keto, the sweet soy sauce is omitted or significantly reduced, focusing on the savory and tangy spice marinade.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, tenderloin), shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, tamarind, cooking oil, salt, pepper. (Traditional recipe includes sweet soy sauce/palm sugar).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or palm sugar in both the marinade and during the grilling process. Omit any accompanying rice or lontong.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Maranggi-nya tanpa kecap manis dan gula aren di bumbu marinasi/saat bakar, ya. Tolong tanpa nasi atau lontong.
Sate Maranggi, please use NO kecap manis or palm sugar in the marinade or grilling. Omit rice or lontong.
Watch out for
HIGH risk of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and palm sugar, which are defining flavors of traditional Sate Maranggi. Must be explicitly communicated and confirmed with the restaurant. Tamarind also contributes some carbs.
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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