葱烧海参 (无淀粉无糖)
Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starch for thickening and no added sugar in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Premium sea cucumber braised with aromatic scallions, ginger, and a savory, light sauce. Traditionally, this dish uses starch to thicken the sauce and sometimes sugar. This keto version omits both.
Key ingredients
Sea cucumber, scallions, ginger, garlic, low-carb soy sauce, cooking wine (e.g., Shaoxing, ensure no added sugar), chicken broth, cooking oil (e.g., avocado or peanut oil).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starch for thickening and no added sugar in the sauce. Ensure a low-carb soy sauce is used or very sparingly. Confirm no high-carb vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这份葱烧海参，请不要勾芡，不要加糖。酱油少放些，也不要加淀粉蔬菜。
Could you prepare the 葱烧海参 without starch, added sugar, or high-carb vegetables? Please use soy sauce very sparingly.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in restaurant soy sauce or cooking wine. Potential for starch if not explicitly requested to omit. Ensure broth is plain.
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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