Chilli Crab
Chilli Crab (Keto Modified - No Mantou)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no starch thickeners in the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Singaporean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fiery and savory Singaporean crab dish cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce, modified to be low carb by reducing sugar and omitting starch thickeners. Served without mantou (fried buns).
Key ingredients
Whole crab, eggs, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, chicken broth, rice vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no starch thickeners in the sauce. Explicitly omit mantou or any other carb sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in chili paste, tomato paste, and sauce. Starch thickeners if not explicitly omitted. Mantou (fried buns) if served as an accompaniment.
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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