Nilagang Alimasag
Boiled Blue Crabs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
Fresh blue crabs (alimasag) simply boiled in salted water until perfectly cooked. This straightforward preparation highlights the natural sweet and delicate flavor of the crab, often served with a simple vinegar dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Blue crabs, water, salt. (Dipping sauce typically includes vinegar, garlic, chili).
Optional tweaks
Ensure the accompanying dipping sauce (if any) does not contain added sugar. The dish itself is naturally keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from garlic/chili in the dipping sauce. Very low risk of hidden sugars in this plain preparation.
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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