Chili Crab (Keto-Modified)
Spicy Crab Stir-fry (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole crabs stir-fried in a rich, savory, and spicy sauce made from a blend of chilies, garlic, and ginger, often with a hint of tomato and bound with egg. Modified to be low in sugar and without thickeners.
Key ingredients
Whole crab, red chilies, ginger, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), eggs (for binding sauce), cooking oil, fish sauce, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the sauce. Insist on no cornstarch or other flour-based thickeners for the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Chili Crab ini, minta jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung/gandum sebagai pemekat dalam kuah.
For the Chili Crab, please ensure no added sugar or cornstarch/flour thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce (often used to balance the chili), and cornstarch/flour used for thickening the 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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