Ketam Goreng Cili (Pedas, Keto-Modified)
Keto Spicy Fried Crab (Dry, No Sweet Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no cornstarch/thickener, and avoid sweet tomato ketchup. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crab pieces stir-fried with a spicy chili paste, garlic, and ginger, creating a drier, savory, and fiery dish without the heavy sweet tomato sauce common in standard chili crab.
Key ingredients
Crab, fresh red chilies, bird's eye chilies, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, salt, fish sauce, lime juice, minimal tomato paste (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no added sugar, no cornstarch/thickener, and avoid sweet tomato ketchup. Emphasize a 'dry' and 'pedas' (spicy) preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ketam Goreng Cili ni, jangan letak gula, tepung pemekat atau sos tomato manis. Nak yang pedas dan kering ya.
Ketam Goreng Cili: no added sugar, no cornstarch, no sweet ketchup. I'd like it dry and very spicy, please.
Watch out for
Sugar in sauce, cornstarch thickener, sweet tomato paste/ketchup, excessive onion/bell peppers.
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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