Sautéed Garlic Kangkong
Sautéed Water Spinach with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request no oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), no sugar added. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
Fresh water spinach quickly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, often seasoned with soy sauce or fish sauce. A simple, flavorful green vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Kangkong (water spinach), garlic, cooking oil (e.g., canola, vegetable), soy sauce or fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Request no oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), no sugar added. Confirm only low-carb soy sauce or fish sauce is used for seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in regular soy sauce or oyster sauce, starch-based thickeners if used for a richer 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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