Stir-fried Kang Kong with Garlic
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the seasoning. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A beloved staple in Singaporean zi char, fresh kang kong (water spinach) is quickly stir-fried with copious amounts of minced garlic until tender-crisp. A simple yet incredibly flavourful vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Kang Kong, minced garlic, light soy sauce, cooking oil, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the seasoning. Request minimal use of oyster sauce, or substitute with more soy sauce, as oyster sauce often contains sugar and thickeners. Heavy restaurant oil usage is typical.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce or other sauces; restaurants may use oyster sauce with sugar and thickeners. Kang Kong itself has some natural 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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