Kam Heong Crab (No Sugar/Starch)
Fragrant Golden Crab (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no starch in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crab stir-fried in a unique 'Kam Heong' (fragrant golden) sauce made with dried shrimp, curry leaves, chili padi, and sometimes a touch of curry powder. A complex and aromatic flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Crab, dried shrimp (hae bee), curry leaves, bird's eye chilies (chilli padi), garlic, onion, cooking oil, light soy sauce, minimal dark soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no starch in the sauce. Specify a light hand with dark soy sauce as it often contains sugar and caramel color. No batter on the crab.
Watch out for
Many stir-fry sauces, especially Kam Heong, traditionally include sugar for balance and sometimes starch for thickening. Dark soy sauce usually contains caramel/sugar. Onions also contribute to carbs.
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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