Salted Egg Yolk Crab (No Batter/Sugar)
Crab with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical: request no batter on the crab. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Whole crab stir-fried in a rich, creamy sauce made from mashed salted duck egg yolks, butter, and fragrant curry leaves. A decadent dish, naturally high in fat.
Key ingredients
Crab, salted duck egg yolks, butter, curry leaves, bird's eye chilies, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical: request no batter on the crab. Request no sugar in the sauce. Confirm no starch thickeners are used in the sauce.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to balance the sauce or use starch thickeners. Ensure no batter is used on the crab, as this is a common high-carb addition.
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.
More on the Singaporean menuAll 400 Singaporean dishes ›
