Súp Cua (Không Bột, Không Đường)
Crab Soup (No Starch, No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY ask for 'không bột' (no starch/thickener) and 'không đường' (no sugar). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
A savory clear soup featuring fresh crab meat, typically with shredded egg and some mushrooms or herbs. The keto version omits the common tapioca starch thickener and any added sugar.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, chicken or pork broth, egg, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, cilantro, ginger, fish sauce, white pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY ask for 'không bột' (no starch/thickener) and 'không đường' (no sugar). Confirm no starchy vegetables like corn are included.
Watch out for
Tapioca starch is the primary carb risk, often used to thicken the soup. Hidden sugars in broth or seasoning. Starchy vegetables like corn are sometimes added.
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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