Sate Padang (Keto Modified)
Beef Skewers with Keto Spicy Thick Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be made *without* rice flour or any other starch for thickening. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled beef (often tongue or sirloin) skewers served with a unique, thick, yellow-orange spicy sauce originating from Padang. The keto modification ensures the sauce is free of traditional starchy thickeners, allowing you to enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef (tongue/sirloin), grilling oil, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red chili, garlic, shallots, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the sauce to be made *without* rice flour or any other starch for thickening. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade or the sauce. Ask for it to be served without ketupat (rice cake).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Padang ini, tolong kuahnya tanpa tepung beras atau pengental lainnya. Tidak pakai gula di bumbu atau kuahnya. Disajikan tanpa ketupat.
For Sate Padang, please make the sauce without rice flour or any starch. No added sugar in marinade or sauce. Serve without ketupat.
Watch out for
Traditional Sate Padang sauce relies heavily on rice flour or other starches for its characteristic thickness. Hidden sugar is also a risk in the complex spice blend.
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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