瑶柱扒芦笋
Asparagus with Dried Scallops
Yes, with a tweak: request no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce, no added sugar, and use low-carb soy sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh, crisp asparagus spears stir-fried or blanched and then topped with a savory sauce made from rehydrated dried scallops. The dried scallops provide a concentrated umami flavor that elevates the simple vegetable.
Key ingredients
Asparagus, dried scallops, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce, no added sugar, and use low-carb soy sauce. Ensure the sauce is broth-based and not sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
瑶柱扒芦笋，汁底不要勾芡，不要放糖，用无糖酱油。请确保是清汤底，不要甜味。
For 瑶柱扒芦笋, please make the sauce with no cornstarch, no added sugar, and use low-carb soy sauce. Ensure it's broth-based and not sweet.
Watch out for
Restaurants may use cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Hidden sugars can be present in the sauce. Asparagus itself has some carbs, but is generally keto-friendly in moderate portions. Standard soy sauce contains wheat.
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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