Semur Daging (Keto Modified)
Beef Stew in Reduced-Sugar Soy Sauce (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY request minimal to NO kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory Indonesian beef stew, traditionally slow-cooked in a rich brown gravy based on sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), nutmeg, cloves, and other aromatic spices. The keto modification focuses on reducing or eliminating the high sugar content from kecap manis.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, shallots, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, reduced-sodium soy sauce (instead of kecap manis), water/broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY request minimal to NO kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). Ask for it to be made with regular soy sauce and spices for savory flavor. Request no rice or potato chunks.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Semur Dagingnya minta sangat sedikit atau tanpa kecap manis ya. Pakai kecap asin saja. Tanpa nasi dan tanpa kentang.
For the Semur Daging, minimal to no kecap manis please. Use regular soy sauce. And no rice or potato chunks.
Watch out for
HIGH risk from kecap manis. MUST be specified for reduction/omission. Potato chunks are also common.
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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