Soto Ayam
Chicken Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'tanpa nasi, tanpa kentang, tanpa bihun' (without rice, without potato, without vermicelli noodles). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Indonesian clear chicken soup, rich with aromatic spices like turmeric, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. It typically contains shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, and various toppings.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, celery leaves, fried shallots, lime, various spices (turmeric, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaf, candlenut), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'tanpa nasi, tanpa kentang, tanpa bihun' (without rice, without potato, without vermicelli noodles). Confirm no added sugar to the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Soto Ayam-nya tanpa nasi, tanpa kentang, dan tanpa bihun ya. Kuahnya jangan pakai gula.
For the Soto Ayam, no rice, no potatoes, and no vermicelli noodles, please. And confirm no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Potatoes (often added), vermicelli noodles (bihun), rice (served alongside), sometimes a touch of sugar in the broth, fried shallots can sometimes be lightly dusted with flour before frying.
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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