Keto Oyster Omelette (蚝烙 - 无淀粉)
Pan-fried Oysters and Egg (Starch-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial: Request no potato starch or tapioca starch binder. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A modified Teochew specialty featuring fresh oysters and beaten eggs pan-fried until crispy and golden, without the traditional potato or tapioca starch binder. This emphasizes the natural flavors of the seafood and egg in a low-carb format.
Key ingredients
Fresh oysters, eggs, green onions, cooking oil, fish sauce, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial: Request no potato starch or tapioca starch binder. Ask for no sugar in any accompanying dipping sauce, or omit the sauce entirely.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这份蚝烙请不要放淀粉，蘸酱不要加糖，或者不要蘸酱。
For the 蚝烙, please use no potato or tapioca starch. No sugar in the dipping sauce, or just omit the sauce.
Watch out for
Potato starch or tapioca starch is a very common binder in traditional versions. Dipping sauces can be high in sugar.
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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