Keto Kepiting Soka Saus Telur Asin (Almond Flour Coated)
Keto Soft Shell Crab with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce (Almond Flour Coated)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request almond flour (or no flour) for coating the crab. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Soft shell crab coated in almond flour (instead of traditional wheat flour) and deep-fried, then tossed in a creamy, rich sauce made primarily from salted duck egg yolks, butter, and aromatics. A decadent and flavorful dish, popular in Indonesian Chinese cuisine.
Key ingredients
Soft shell crab, almond flour, salted duck egg yolks, butter, aromatics
How to make it keto
Explicitly request almond flour (or no flour) for coating the crab. Ensure no sugar is added to the salted egg yolk sauce. Confirm no cornstarch or other thickening agents are used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Mohon kepitingnya dilapisi tepung almond atau tanpa tepung sama sekali. Untuk saus telur asinnya, minta tanpa gula dan tanpa pengental seperti maizena, ya.
Please ensure the crab coating is almond flour or no flour. For the salted egg yolk sauce, no sugar or thickeners like cornstarch, please.
Watch out for
Traditional batter uses wheat flour or cornstarch. The sauce might contain sugar or a thickening agent like cornstarch. Hidden MSG with carb fillers.
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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