蛋花汤
Egg Drop Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no cornstarch' or 'no thickener'. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A comforting, light chicken broth-based soup with ribbons of whisked egg, often garnished with scallions.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, eggs, scallions, salt, white pepper, often cornstarch for thickening, sometimes peas and carrots.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'no cornstarch' or 'no thickener'. Ask for 'no peas' and 'no carrots'.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
蛋花汤请不要勾芡，也不要放豌豆和胡萝卜。
For the soup, please make it with no cornstarch, no peas, and no carrots.
Watch out for
Cornstarch is almost always used to thicken restaurant egg drop soup, adding significant carbs. Peas and carrots also add carbs.
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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