客家盐焗鸡
Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 1.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
A traditional Hakka dish featuring a whole chicken baked in a thick crust of coarse salt, allowing it to cook in its own juices and absorb the salt's flavour. The chicken is typically marinated with ginger, spring onion, and sometimes Chinese wine. The authentic preparation is naturally keto-friendly, emphasizing the chicken's natural fat and protein. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, coarse salt, ginger, spring onion, Chinese wine (optional), sesame oil (optional), cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. Verify that the salt crust is purely salt and not mixed with any flour or starch.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinade (unlikely in traditional preparation but possible in restaurants), trace carbs from ginger/spring onion.
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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