Cereal Prawns (Keto Modified - No Cereal)
Stir-fried Butter Prawns (No Cereal)
Yes, with a tweak: request no cereal coating (this is often Nestum, a high-carb oat/wheat/rice flour product). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Large, succulent prawns stir-fried in a rich butter sauce infused with fragrant curry leaves, garlic, and chili padi, specifically omitting the traditional crispy cereal coating.
Key ingredients
Prawns, butter, curry leaves, chili padi, garlic, cooking oil, evaporated milk (optional for richness).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no cereal coating (this is often Nestum, a high-carb oat/wheat/rice flour product). Ask for the prawns to be stir-fried plain or with the butter/garlic/chili only.
Watch out for
The cereal coating is the primary carbohydrate. Ensure it is entirely omitted. Some versions might have a touch of sugar in the butter 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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