Kupang Masak Halia
Mussels Stir-fried with Ginger
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mussels stir-fried quickly with an abundance of fragrant ginger, garlic, shallots, and bird's eye chilies. The dish is light, savory, and spicy, highlighting the natural sweetness of the mussels and the aromatic ginger. It's inherently keto-friendly as it typically does not use any starches or sugars.
Key ingredients
Mussels, fresh ginger, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chili, soy sauce (keto-friendly), cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or cornstarch is used in the stir-fry sauce. Request light on soy sauce if sodium is a concern.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kupang Masak Halia ni, minta jangan letak gula atau tepung jagung dalam sos. Kicap pun boleh kurangkan tak?
Please ensure no sugar or cornstarch in the Kupang Masak Halia sauce. Can you also go light on the soy sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce or as an added seasoning, or cornstarch used for thickening the sauce (uncommon for this dish but worth confirming).
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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