Orh luak (oyster omelette) calories
蚝煎
Small oysters fried with egg and a sticky batter of potato or tapioca starch in lard, so the omelette is crispy in parts and chewy in others. It is served with chilli sauce.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Orh luak (oyster omelette) (1 small hawker plate with chilli sauce) has about 540 kcal. Most servings fall between 420 and 750 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 540 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 37 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 small hawker plate with chilli sauce, about 230 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 20 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g | 24% |
| Fat | 37 g | 62% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Large plate | 720 kcal |
| Crispy style with extra starch | 640 kcal |
| Half a small plate, shared | 270 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The omelette is fried in a lot of lard or oil, and fat gives more than half of the calories.
- The starch batter adds carbs and soaks up more oil.
- Oysters and egg add protein.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less oil, and for more egg and less starch.
- Share a plate as a side dish.
- Take less chilli sauce to cut sodium.
How to log Orh luak (oyster omelette) in Nibbs
Note the plate size when you log, because hawker plates range from small to large. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Orh luak (oyster omelette) calorie questions
How many calories are in orh luak?
A small hawker plate of orh luak (oyster omelette) has about 540 kcal. Most plates fall between 420 and 750 kcal, depending on the size and the oil. A large plate has about 720 kcal.
Is oyster omelette healthy?
Orh luak gives protein from the eggs and oysters, but it is fried in a lot of lard or oil. Fat gives more than half of its calories, so it is best shared as a side dish.
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