三杯鸡
Three Cup Chicken (Low Sugar Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Singaporean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Taiwanese/Hakka classic, featuring succulent chicken pieces stir-fried and then simmered in a fragrant sauce traditionally made with one cup each of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. For keto, the sugar content in the sauce must be reduced.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh/drumettes, ginger slices, garlic, basil leaves, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, shaoxing wine (or keto alternative/omit), sugar (to be reduced/omitted).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Use low-carb soy sauce if available, otherwise account for carbs from regular soy sauce. Confirm no starch thickener.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar in traditional recipes. Soy sauces and shaoxing wine contribute carbs. Ensure no starch is used to thicken the sauce.
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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