干锅牛蛙
Dry Pot Frog Legs (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, lotus root, or other starchy vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spicy and aromatic frog legs stir-fried with a medley of chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and various low-carb vegetables in a sizzling dry pot. The 'dry pot' style ensures intense flavor.
Key ingredients
Frog legs, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, scallions, bell peppers, celery, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, lotus root, or other starchy vegetables. Ask for no added sugar and minimal cornstarch in the sauce, using light soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这道菜不要土豆、藕等淀粉类蔬菜。酱汁请不要加糖，少勾芡，用生抽就好。
Please make this dish without potatoes, lotus root, or other starchy vegetables. For the sauce, no added sugar and minimal cornstarch, using light soy sauce.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugars and cornstarch in the sauce. High-carb vegetables like potatoes or lotus root are common additions, so must be explicitly removed.
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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