子姜鸭
Duck with Pickled Young Ginger
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender duck pieces braised or stir-fried with fragrant pickled young ginger, chilies, and a savory sauce. A regional specialty known for its unique tangy and spicy kick.
Key ingredients
Duck (bone-in or boneless), young ginger (子姜), green onions, garlic, dried chilies, cooking oil, soy sauce, rice wine/vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the sauce. Inquire if the pickled ginger used is low in sugar; if not, ask for fresh ginger to be used predominantly. Confirm minimal to no starch for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
子姜鸭，酱汁不要放糖。请问用的子姜是低糖的吗？如果不是，麻烦多用新鲜姜。勾芡少一点或不要勾芡。
For the 子姜鸭, please no sugar in the sauce. Is the pickled ginger low-sugar? If not, use mostly fresh ginger. Minimal to no starch for thickening.
Watch out for
Pickled ginger may contain added sugar; potential for added sugar or starch in restaurant sauces.
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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