冬瓜焖鸭
Braised Duck with Winter Melon
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, light soy sauce, and absolutely no starch thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of duck, often with skin and bone, braised slowly with chunks of refreshing winter melon in a savory broth. The winter melon soaks up the rich flavors of the duck, creating a comforting and flavorful stew.
Key ingredients
Duck (bone-in pieces), Winter melon, Ginger, Scallions, Dried shiitake mushrooms (optional), Light soy sauce, ShaoXing wine (small amount), Chicken broth, Star anise, Cinnamon stick (small amount), Salt.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar, light soy sauce, and absolutely no starch thickening. Ensure broth is sugar-free. If dried shiitake mushrooms are used, confirm no sugar was used in rehydration.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
冬瓜焖鸭请不要加糖，用生抽，不要勾芡。请确认汤底无糖，香菇泡发时也没用糖水。
For the 冬瓜焖鸭, please no sugar, light soy sauce, and no starch thickening. Ensure broth is sugar-free and mushrooms weren't rehydrated in sugar water.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in braising sauce, starch from thickening, winter melon contains some carbs (though low per serving).
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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