Ketam Goreng Halia (Keto-Modified)
Crab Stir-fried with Ginger (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, only sugar-free light soy sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh crabs stir-fried simply with generous amounts of sliced ginger, spring onions, and a light, savoury sauce, highlighting the natural sweetness of the crab.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab, ginger, spring onions, garlic, shallots, light soy sauce (ensure no added sugar), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, only sugar-free light soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ketam Goreng Halia, jangan letak gula atau kanji. Guna kicap cair tanpa gula sahaja ya.
For Ketam Goreng Halia, no added sugar, no starch thickeners. Please use only sugar-free light soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce, small amounts in aromatics.
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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