Keto Hokkien Mee (with Shirataki Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: substitute traditional yellow noodles or thick rice noodles with shirataki noodles. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A beloved dark and savory stir-fried noodle dish, re-imagined for keto using shirataki noodles. It features tender pork, prawns, and squid in a rich, umami-filled dark soy sauce gravy (sugar-free, starch-free), with greens.
Key ingredients
Shirataki noodles, pork belly slices, prawns, squid, choy sum/kailan, garlic, dark soy sauce (low-carb), light soy sauce (low-carb), fish sauce, lard/cooking oil, eggs (optional), green onion.
How to make it keto
Substitute traditional yellow noodles or thick rice noodles with shirataki noodles. Ensure the sauce is made without sugar, sweet dark soy sauce (often sweetened), or cornstarch. Request generous portions of protein and extra low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Keto Hokkien Mee, tolong guna mi shirataki. Kuah tanpa gula, kicap manis pekat, atau tepung jagung. Letak lebih protein dan lebih sayur rendah karbo.
Keto Hokkien Mee, please use shirataki noodles. Sauce without sugar, sweet dark soy sauce, or cornstarch. Add generous protein and extra low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional noodles. Sweet dark soy sauce (high sugar content). Sugar/starch in the sauce. High-carb vegetables like carrots or bean sprouts (if used excessively).
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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