白灼鱿鱼
Blanched Squid
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid quickly blanched until perfectly tender, preserving its natural sweetness. It is typically served with a simple dipping sauce of soy sauce, grated ginger, and sliced scallions.
Key ingredients
Squid, ginger, scallions. Dipping sauce: soy sauce, sesame oil.
Optional tweaks
Request the dipping sauce be prepared without any added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
白灼鱿鱼，蘸酱请不要加糖。
For the 白灼鱿鱼, please ensure the dipping sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
The dipping sauce, while usually minimal, can sometimes contain a small amount of sugar. Confirm no sugar is 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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