Ketam Stim Telur
Steamed Crab with Egg Custard
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh crab (often mud crab or flower crab) steamed directly with an egg custard, ginger, and a light savory seasoning, creating a rich and delicate dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab, eggs, ginger, spring onions, light soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil, water/broth.
Optional tweaks
Specify no added sugar. Ensure only light soy sauce is used, avoiding sweet dark soy sauce. No starch thickeners in the custard.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ketam Stim Telur ni, jangan letak gula. Guna kicap cair saja, bukan kicap pekat manis. Kastard jangan guna pemekat tepung.
For Ketam Stim Telur, no added sugar, please. Use light soy sauce only, not sweet dark soy sauce. No starch thickeners in the custard.
Watch out for
Sugary soy sauce variants. Small amounts of cornstarch sometimes used in egg custards for texture, ensure none is added.
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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