Kepiting Saus Mentega
Crab in Butter Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce) and 'tanpa gula' (without sugar). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh crab stir-fried and coated in a savory, buttery sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of lime. The sauce is rich and aromatic, focusing on the natural sweetness of the crab.
Key ingredients
Whole crab, butter, garlic, shallots, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, spring onion, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce) and 'tanpa gula' (without sugar). Request low-carb soy sauce if available, or just regular soy sauce sparingly. Ask for light use of oyster sauce or omit.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Kepiting Saus Mentega-nya tolong tanpa kecap manis dan tanpa gula. Kecap asinnya sedikit saja, atau pakai yang rendah karbo kalau ada. Saus tiramnya sedikit saja ya, kalau bisa jangan pakai.
Kepiting Saus Mentega: No sweet soy sauce, no sugar. Regular soy sauce sparingly, or low-carb. Light oyster sauce, please, or none.
Watch out for
Heavy use of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), sugar, and possibly thickeners (cornstarch) in the sauce. Oyster sauce also contains sugar and carbs.
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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