干煸田鸡
Dry-Fried Frog Legs with Dried Chilies
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starchy coating (e.g., cornstarch) on the frog legs before frying. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender frog legs, dry-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with a fiery mix of dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger. A classic Sichuan dish that's intensely flavorful and numbing-spicy.
Key ingredients
Frog legs, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, scallions, cooking oil, light soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starchy coating (e.g., cornstarch) on the frog legs before frying. Request no added sugar in the seasoning sauce. Omit peanuts if typically served with them.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
干煸田鸡不要勾芡，调味酱也不要加糖。如果通常有花生，请不要放。
For the 干煸田鸡, no starchy coating on the frog legs. No added sugar in the sauce. Please omit peanuts.
Watch out for
Starchy coating on frog legs, hidden sugar in sauce, peanuts.
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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