姜油鸡煲
Claypot Chicken with Ginger and Sesame Oil
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar, no cornstarch' (不要放糖, 不要勾芡). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces braised in a claypot with an aromatic sauce featuring abundant ginger and rich sesame oil, yielding a comforting and fragrant dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in, skin-on preferred), fresh ginger, sesame oil, cooking oil, soy sauce (or tamari), rice wine (Shaoxing wine), white pepper, dried shiitake mushrooms (optional).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'no sugar, no cornstarch' (不要放糖, 不要勾芡). The natural flavors from the chicken, ginger, and sesame oil are key.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
姜油鸡煲请一定不要放糖，也不要勾芡。
For 姜油鸡煲, it's critical: No sugar and no cornstarch, please.
Watch out for
Heavy use of sugar and cornstarch in traditional sauce, sometimes served with starchy vegetables not listed here.
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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