烤苏东 (生酮辣椒酱)
Grilled Squid (Sotong Bakar) with Low-Carb Dip
Yes, with a tweak: request the squid to be grilled plain, with just salt and pepper, or a very basic marinade without sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid (sotong) grilled until tender with a smoky char, typically served with a chili dip.
Key ingredients
Whole squid, cooking oil (for grilling), salt, pepper. For dip: chili, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Request the squid to be grilled plain, with just salt and pepper, or a very basic marinade without sugar. Ask for a chili dip that is low in sugar (e.g., lime juice and chili, or a sambal made with artificial sweetener if available, or just omit the dip).
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar. Chili dips (sambal) frequently have high sugar content.
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.