瑶柱扒菜心
Braised Choy Sum with Dried Scallops
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or starch in the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh choy sum (Chinese flowering cabbage) braised until tender, topped with a flavorful sauce made from rehydrated dried scallops. The scallops provide a rich umami depth.
Key ingredients
Choy sum, dried scallops, superior broth, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or starch in the sauce. Ask for light oyster sauce or substitute with soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
瑶柱扒菜心，酱汁不要加糖和淀粉。蚝油少放一点，或者换成酱油就好，谢谢。
For 瑶柱扒菜心, no sugar or starch in the sauce, please. Use light oyster sauce, or soy sauce instead.
Watch out for
Sugar/starch in braising sauce, excessive oyster sauce (contains sugar/starch).
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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