豉油王大虾
Pan-fried King Prawns with Superior Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' (不要放糖) and 'no starch/thickener' (不要勾芡) in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large, succulent prawns pan-fried to perfection and then tossed in a simple yet flavorful 'superior soy sauce' dressing, often with aromatics like ginger and scallions.
Key ingredients
King prawns, light soy sauce, ginger, scallions, cooking oil, white pepper, optional cooking wine.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no sugar' (不要放糖) and 'no starch/thickener' (不要勾芡) in the sauce. Confirm light soy sauce is used, as some 'superior soy sauces' might have added sugar. Ensure no batter or flour coating on prawns.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉油王大虾，酱汁请不要放糖，不要勾芡。请用生抽，虾也不要裹粉或面糊。
For the 豉油王大虾, please use no sugar or starch in the sauce. Use light soy sauce, and no batter or flour on prawns.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the soy sauce dressing, starch for thickening (if used), dark soy sauce.
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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