Sop Kaki Kambing
Lamb Leg Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, tomatoes are fine in moderation). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and hearty soup featuring tender lamb leg meat and sometimes trotters, slow-cooked until extremely tender. The broth is typically savory, often spiced with cardamom, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon, and can be clear or enriched with milk/coconut milk. Served hot, garnished with emping (bitternut crackers - omit for keto) and fried shallots.
Key ingredients
Lamb leg meat, cardamom, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, milk or coconut milk
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, tomatoes are fine in moderation). Avoid any sugary condiments or toppings like emping crackers.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sop Kaki Kambingnya minta tanpa kentang atau sayuran bertepung lainnya. Juga tolong jangan pakai bumbu manis atau emping.
For Sop Kaki Kambing, no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. And please, no sugary condiments or emping crackers.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common addition. Some restaurants may add a small amount of sugar to the broth for flavor balance. Emping (bitternut crackers) are a high-carb garnish.
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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