Keto Chingri Shukto (Prawn & Mixed Low-Carb Vegetable Stew)
Prawn and Mixed Low-Carb Vegetable Stew (Keto Modified Shukto)
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A unique Bengali stew, modified for keto, featuring prawns simmered with a selection of low-carb vegetables in a mildly spiced, often slightly creamy sauce. Traditional 'Shukto' is a bitter medley, this version balances the flavors while keeping it keto.
Key ingredients
Prawns, mustard oil/ghee, Panch Phoron, ginger paste, turmeric, salt, low-carb vegetables (e.g., drumsticks, green beans, ridge gourd, small eggplant, minimal carrot), a splash of milk/cream (optional).
If you order it anyway
CRITICAL: Explicitly request omission of high-carb vegetables like potatoes, raw plantain, sweet potato, bottle gourd, lentils. Ensure no added sugar or flour thickeners. Specify use of low-carb vegetables only.
If you order it anyway, say this (Bengali)
চিংড়ি শুক্তোতে শুধু লো-কার্ব সবজি দেবেন। আলু, কাঁচকলা, রাঙা আলু, লাউ, ডাল দেবেন না। চিনি বা ময়দা দিয়ে ঘন করবেন না।
Chingri Shukto, please use only low-carb vegetables. No potato, raw plantain, sweet potato, bottle gourd, lentils. No added sugar or flour thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional Shukto uses many high-carb vegetables and often a touch of sugar. Strict modification is essential. Even 'low-carb' vegetables contribute if portions are large.
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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