Kerang Rebus (Keto-Modified)
Boiled Cockles with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request the cockles to be boiled plain without any added seasoning. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh cockles lightly boiled and served with a zesty, spicy dipping sauce. The cockles themselves are naturally keto, with modifications ensuring a sugar-free dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh cockles, water. Dipping sauce: Fresh red chilies, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, a touch of vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request the cockles to be boiled plain without any added seasoning. For the dipping sauce, explicitly ask for no sugar. A simple squeeze of lime juice with fresh chili is a safe alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerang Rebus ni, minta rebus kosong saja ya. Sos cicah pula, nak tanpa gula. Air limau dengan cili segar dah cukup.
For the Kerang Rebus, please boil them plain. For the dipping sauce, no sugar. Just lime juice and fresh chili is fine.
Watch out for
The accompanying dipping sauce (sambal) frequently contains added sugar or kecap manis. Ensure it's prepared without these.
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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