咸菜鱼片汤
Sliced Fish with Pickled Vegetables Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
A clear, tangy, and savory Teochew-style soup featuring delicate fish slices, typically batang (mackerel) or snapper, simmered with salted preserved vegetables (kiam chye), tomatoes, and a light broth. The soup is naturally low in carbs and very refreshing.
Key ingredients
Fish slices (batang/snapper), salted preserved vegetables (kiam chye), tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, white pepper, chicken or fish broth, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the broth or during cooking. Confirm no starch is used to thicken the soup. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made broth or pickled vegetables. Tomatoes contribute natural sugars. Standard restaurant portions of tomatoes can be higher in 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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