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Peranakan Crab and Pork Meatball Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no water chestnuts or minimal if possible. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
A delightful traditional Peranakan clear soup featuring delicate meatballs made from a mixture of fresh crab meat and minced pork, simmered in a light, flavorful broth.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, fresh crab meat, egg, shallots, garlic, white pepper, dried shiitake mushrooms, chicken or pork broth, optional minimal amount of water chestnuts, spring onions.
How to make it keto
Request no water chestnuts or minimal if possible. Confirm no added starch as a binder in the meatballs or thickener in the broth.
Watch out for
Water chestnuts (if not omitted), small amount of starch sometimes used as a binder in meatballs, hidden sugar in broth.
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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