Sotong Kangkong (Keto Modified - Low Sugar/No Starch Sauce)
Stir-fried Squid and Water Spinach with Savory Sauce (No Starch/Low Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be made with no cornstarch or thickeners, and with minimal or no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hawker center favorite featuring tender blanched or stir-fried squid and kangkong (water spinach), tossed in a pungent, spicy, and savory sauce. The keto version minimizes sugar and starch in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Squid, kangkong (water spinach), garlic, chilli, sambal belacan (ensure low sugar), dark soy sauce (check for sugar), light soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request the sauce to be made with no cornstarch or thickeners, and with minimal or no added sugar. Be mindful of sugar content in pre-made sambal belacan and dark soy sauce.
Watch out for
High amounts of sugar and cornstarch/thickener in the traditional sauce. Kangkong itself has a small amount of net carbs (manageable in a serving).
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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