Se'i Sapi
Smoked Beef (Timorese Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades are used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish from East Nusa Tenggara, featuring thinly sliced beef slow-smoked over wood, resulting in tender and intensely flavorful meat. It's often served simply with sambal and blanched greens, making it naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or tenderloin), wood for smoking (often kemiri wood), salt, pepper, garlic, coriander, ginger (minimal seasoning to highlight smoke flavor).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades are used. Request plain sambal without added sugar (e.g., Sambal Matah, Dabu-Dabu, or plain sambal rica). Request blanched greens like kale or spinach instead of other common sides like corn rice or cassava leaves with santan.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Se'i Sapi, pastikan tidak pakai marinasi bergula. Mohon sambal polos tanpa gula (misal Sambal Matah/Dabu-Dabu) dan sayuran hijau rebus.
For Se'i Sapi, no sugary marinades. Please serve with plain sambal without sugar (e.g., Sambal Matah/Dabu-Dabu) and blanched greens like kale or spinach.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a sweet glaze or marinade. Often served with corn rice (nasi jagung) or cassava leaves cooked with coconut milk.
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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