干烧杏鲍菇
Dry-braised King Oyster Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no cornstarch. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Meaty king oyster mushrooms dry-braised with garlic, ginger, and a savory, slightly spicy sauce until tender and flavorful. Can be vegetarian or with a small amount of minced pork/dried shrimp for umami.
Key ingredients
King oyster mushrooms, garlic, ginger, fresh chili (optional), light soy sauce, cooking oil, (optional: minced pork or dried shrimp).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no cornstarch. Ensure the sauce is very light and focused on aromatics and soy sauce. Can be made vegetarian if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
干烧杏鲍菇不要放糖，不要勾芡，酱汁做清淡一点。
For the 干烧杏鲍菇, please no added sugar, no cornstarch, and use a very light sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce; cornstarch for thickening. Request minimal sauce or a simple oil/soy sauce dressing.
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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