牛尾煲
Braised Oxtail
Yes, with a tweak: request no high-carb root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-braised oxtail, rich and tender, cooked in a deeply savory and aromatic broth, often with some low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, ginger, garlic, star anise, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sometimes daikon radish or other root vegetables.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no high-carb root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro). Daikon radish (white radish) is generally low-carb and acceptable. Request no added sugar or cornstarch in the braising liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
牛尾煲请不要放土豆、红薯或芋头等高碳水根茎蔬菜。白萝卜可以。焖汁里不要加糖或勾芡。
For the 牛尾煲, please use no high-carb root vegetables like potatoes or taro. White radish is fine. No added sugar or cornstarch in the braising liquid.
Watch out for
High-carb root vegetables often included, sugar in braising sauce, cornstarch thickener.
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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