酸梅酱蒸鱼
Steamed Fish with Salted Plums and Tomatoes (Low Sugar Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO added sugar in the steaming sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Singaporean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tangy and savory steamed fish dish, often using a whole fish like pomfret or seabass, cooked with sour salted plums, ripe tomatoes, ginger, and sometimes fermented bean paste. The plums provide a unique tartness.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, salted plums, tomatoes, ginger, fermented bean paste
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO added sugar in the steaming sauce. Salted plums naturally contain some sugar (from preservation) but the main risk is added table sugar. Limit tomato quantity as they are higher in carbs. Ensure no starch thickener in the sauce.
Watch out for
Salted plum condiments often contain added sugar. Tomatoes contribute natural sugars (fructose). Any added sugar or starch to the sauce. Fermented bean paste can also have some sugar.
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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