白灼牛肉
Blanched Beef Slices
Yes, with a tweak: request the dipping sauce to be free of added sugar or cornstarch. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of tender beef, quickly blanched in hot water or broth until just cooked, highlighting the beef's natural flavor. Typically served with a light, savory dipping sauce on the side.
Key ingredients
Beef slices (e.g., flank steak, sirloin), ginger, scallions, water/broth for blanching, dipping sauce (soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, scallions).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dipping sauce to be free of added sugar or cornstarch. Ensure the beef itself is not marinated with sugar or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这份白灼牛肉，请确保蘸料不加糖或淀粉，牛肉本身腌制时也没有加糖或淀粉。
For the 白灼牛肉, please ensure the dipping sauce is free of sugar and cornstarch. And confirm the beef is not marinated with sugar or starch.
Watch out for
Sugar in the dipping sauce, cornstarch used to tenderize the beef or thicken the sauce.
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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