Kepiting Lada Hitam
Black Pepper Crab
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Indonesian-Chinese dish featuring whole crabs stir-fried in a rich, spicy, and savory black pepper sauce. The sauce typically highlights fresh ground black pepper, garlic, ginger, and a blend of soy and oyster sauces.
Key ingredients
Whole crab, black pepper, garlic, ginger, shallots, soy sauce, oyster sauce (keto-friendly version), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. Confirm use of keto-friendly soy sauce and oyster sauce (if used). Can ask for extra black pepper for flavor.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Minta sausnya tanpa gula dan pengental, ya. Pastikan pakai kecap dan saus tiram yang keto-friendly. Boleh minta lada hitam lebih?
Please no added sugar or thickeners in the sauce. Confirm keto-friendly soy and oyster sauce are used. Can I have extra black pepper?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-made black pepper sauce or oyster sauce, cornstarch thickeners in restaurant sauces, excessive use of higher-carb aromatics like onions if not specified.
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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