Loh Bak (Ngoh Hiang, Keto-Modified)
Keto Five-Spice Pork and Prawn Rolls
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no water chestnuts, and no cornstarch as a binder. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Deep-fried five-spice rolls made from minced pork and prawns, wrapped in beancurd skin. The keto version omits water chestnuts, sugar, and any starchy binders, focusing on savory flavors.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, minced prawns, five-spice powder, egg, white pepper, sesame oil, spring onion, beancurd skin (fuzuk), cooking oil for deep frying.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no water chestnuts, and no cornstarch as a binder. Ensure no sweet dipping sauce is served; ask for a spicy chili sauce or plain soy sauce with sliced chilies.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Loh Bak ni, jangan letak gula, sengkuang atau tepung jagung. Hidang dengan sos cili pedas atau kicap cili, jangan sos manis.
Loh Bak: no added sugar, no water chestnuts, no cornstarch. Please serve with spicy chili sauce or plain soy sauce with chilies, no sweet sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the marinade, water chestnuts (high carb, usually in small amounts), cornstarch as a binder, sweet dipping sauces (e.g., plum sauce).
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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