香菇扒鲍鱼
Braised Abalone with Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: request no cornstarch thickener. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Prized abalone gently braised with rich shiitake mushrooms in a savory, umami-rich sauce, a luxurious dish often served for special occasions.
Key ingredients
Abalone, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cooking oil, sometimes oyster sauce or cooking wine.
How to make it keto
Request no cornstarch thickener. Minimal oyster sauce (or substitute with more soy sauce/broth if possible), no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
香菇扒鲍鱼请不要勾芡。蚝油请少放，如果可以请用酱油或高汤代替，酱汁里不要加糖。
For the 香菇扒鲍鱼, please use no cornstarch. Use minimal oyster sauce, or substitute with soy sauce/broth if possible, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Heavy use of oyster sauce (contains sugar/starch), cornstarch thickener in the braising sauce, sometimes served over blanched high-carb vegetables if not specified otherwise.
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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