Semur Jengkol (Keto Modified)
Keto Jengkol (Dogfruit) Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request preparation with sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and a keto sweetener instead of traditional sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender jengkol (dogfruit) pods slow-cooked in a rich, savory, and aromatic stew, traditionally made with sweet soy sauce. Modified to use a sugar-free soy sauce alternative or coconut aminos with keto sweetener to reduce carb content.
Key ingredients
Jengkol, sugar-free soy sauce or coconut aminos, keto sweetener
How to make it keto
Request preparation with sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and a keto sweetener instead of traditional sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). Be mindful of portion size for jengkol.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Semur Jengkolnya minta pakai kecap asin/coconut aminos tanpa gula dan pemanis keto ya, bukan kecap manis.
For Semur Jengkol, please use sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and keto sweetener, not kecap manis.
Watch out for
Jengkol itself has moderate carbohydrates; large portions can exceed keto limits. Traditional 'semur' dishes rely heavily on high-sugar kecap manis. Hidden sugars in spice pastes.
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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