Sayur Lodeh (Keto Modified)
Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: specifically request NO corn, melinjo, potatoes, or other starchy/high-carb vegetables. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and savory Indonesian vegetable soup in a rich coconut milk broth. Keto modification involves carefully selecting low-carb vegetables and ensuring no corn, melinjo, or potatoes are included.
Key ingredients
Coconut milk, low-carb vegetables (e.g., eggplant, chayote/labu siam in moderation, spinach, cabbage, bell peppers), shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric, candlenuts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red chili, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Specifically request NO corn, melinjo, potatoes, or other starchy/high-carb vegetables. Ask for the dish to be prepared with a selection of low-carb vegetables like eggplant, chayote (in moderation), spinach, cabbage, or bell peppers. Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sayur Lodeh-nya tanpa jagung, melinjo, kentang, atau sayur karbo tinggi, ya. Pakai terong, bayam, kol, dll. Tolong konfirmasi tanpa gula tambahan.
Sayur Lodeh: NO corn, melinjo, potatoes, or starchy veg. Only low-carb like eggplant, spinach, cabbage. Confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Many traditional ingredients for Sayur Lodeh are high-carb (e.g., corn, melinjo, potatoes, certain legumes). Hidden sugar is a common restaurant practice. Even 'low-carb' vegetables contribute carbs, especially in large restaurant portions, and coconut milk contains natural sugars and 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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