Hàu Nướng Mỡ Hành
Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Fresh oysters grilled on the half-shell, topped with a generous amount of fragrant scallion oil, roasted peanuts, and sometimes fried shallots. This rich and savory appetizer is naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Oysters, green onions, cooking oil (often peanut or vegetable), roasted peanuts, (optional: fried shallots)
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the scallion oil or any accompanying dipping sauce. Omit fried shallots as they can be breaded or prepared with sugar.
Watch out for
Roasted peanuts (can contribute carbs if consumed in large quantities), fried shallots (often carby or pre-fried with sugar). Confirm no sugar in the scallion oil.
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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