Ketam Masak Lada Putih (Keto-Modified)
Crab with White Pepper Stir-fry (No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no added sugar or cornflour (starch) in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh crab stir-fried in a fragrant and pungent white pepper sauce, typically with garlic, ginger, and spring onions. This dish emphasizes the distinct aroma and heat of white pepper, offering a different profile from black pepper or chili crab. Keto modification ensures no added sugar or cornflour to thicken the sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab, white pepper, garlic, ginger, spring onions
How to make it keto
Insist on no added sugar or cornflour (starch) in the sauce. Ensure soy sauce is sugar-free. Avoid any side sauces that might be sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kuah jangan letak gula atau kanji, ya. Guna kicap tanpa gula. Tiada sos sampingan yang manis.
No added sugar or starch in the sauce, please. Use sugar-free soy sauce. No sweet side sauces.
Watch out for
Added sugar or cornflour in the sauce, use of regular soy sauce which contains sugar.
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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