蒸し蟹
Steamed Crab
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Whole fresh crab or crab legs (such as snow crab or king crab) delicately steamed to preserve its natural sweetness and juicy texture. Served unadorned, allowing the pure flavor of the crab to be enjoyed.
Key ingredients
Whole crab or crab legs, water (for steaming), sake (optional for steaming).
Optional tweaks
Request plain steamed crab with no sauces. If a dipping sauce is desired, opt for fresh lemon or sugar-free ponzu (confirm sugar-free).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
蒸し蟹は、ソースなしでプレーンでお願いします。もしタレが必要な場合は、レモンか、砂糖不使用のポン酢か確認させてください。
Please serve the steamed crab plain, with no sauces. For dipping, just lemon or confirm if ponzu is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sugary ponzu or other dipping sauces often served alongside.
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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