咸柠檬蒸鸡 (Xián Níng Méng Zhēng Jī)
Steamed Chicken with Salted Plums and Ginger
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or bone-in) steamed to perfection with savory preserved salted plums, fragrant ginger slices, and a hint of Shaoxing wine. This creates a distinct tangy, umami, and aromatic flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thigh or whole pieces), salted plums (preserved lemons), ginger slices, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed, this dish is naturally keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Minimal; trace amounts of sugar may be present in commercial light soy sauce or the curing process of salted plums (usually negligible).
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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