豉油王炒虾 (Shì Yóu Wáng Chǎo Xiā)
Stir-fried Prawns with Superior Soy Sauce (Har Lok)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar and no starch for thickening the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Zi Char dish featuring plump prawns stir-fried quickly in a dark, rich, and savory sauce predominantly flavored with superior soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. The sauce is typically reduced to coat the prawns, offering a deeply umami experience.
Key ingredients
Prawns, superior dark soy sauce (low sugar), light soy sauce, ginger, garlic, spring onions, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no added sugar and no starch for thickening the sauce. Some superior soy sauces inherently contain small amounts of sugar, but explicit omission of *added* sugar is key. Verify no cornstarch is used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauces, especially dark/superior soy sauce. Potential for restaurant-added sugar for caramelization.
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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