Sop Saudara
Makassar Beef Soup with Perkedel (Omit Perkedel)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the 'perkedel' (potato fritters). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A clear, aromatic beef soup from Makassar, distinct from Coto or Konro. It features tender beef chunks and sometimes beef lung, cooked in a fragrant broth seasoned with various spices. It's traditionally served with potato fritters ('perkedel') and rice, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef (tenderloin, lung), beef broth, shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, salt, pepper, fried shallots.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the 'perkedel' (potato fritters). Request no added sugar or MSG in the broth. Do not serve with rice or 'burasa' (rice cakes).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sop Saudara, mohon jangan pakai perkedel. Kuahnya tanpa gula dan MSG. Dan jangan pakai nasi atau burasa ya.
For Sop Saudara, please omit the perkedel. No added sugar or MSG in the broth. And no rice or burasa, please.
Watch out for
The 'perkedel' (potato fritters) are high carb and integral to the traditional serving, hidden sugar in broth, served with plain rice.
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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