椒盐虾
Salt and Pepper Prawns
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no batter' or 'dry-fried without flour/starch'. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy prawns wok-fried with aromatic garlic, fresh chilies, and a savory salt and pepper seasoning. Often served with a keto-friendly crispy coating.
Key ingredients
Prawns, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic, fresh chilies (e.g., jalapeño), cooking oil, usually flour or cornstarch for battering.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'no batter' or 'dry-fried without flour/starch'. Emphasize a clean, wok-fried preparation. Some restaurants might use a small amount of cornstarch to bind seasoning, ask to omit.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
椒盐虾请不要裹粉，也不要勾芡，干煸就好。
Please make this dry-fried, with no batter, flour, or cornstarch.
Watch out for
The most significant carb risk is the batter (flour/cornstarch) used in most restaurant preparations.
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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