蒜蓉娃娃菜
Garlic Stir-fried Baby Napa Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or oyster sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful stir-fried dish featuring tender baby napa cabbage (wawacai) wok-tossed with generous amounts of minced garlic. A clean, savory, and hydrating vegetable side, perfect for balancing heavier dishes.
Key ingredients
Baby napa cabbage (wawacai), garlic, cooking oil (e.g., canola, vegetable), salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or oyster sauce. Confirm no cornstarch slurry is used to thicken any liquid. Ensure only basic seasonings (garlic, salt, oil) are used.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
蒜蓉娃娃菜不要放糖和蚝油，不要勾芡。只用蒜、盐和油调味。
For 蒜蓉娃娃菜, please use no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch. Just garlic, salt, and oil for seasoning.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar or oyster sauce for flavor enhancement, or a cornstarch slurry to create a glossy finish, increasing carb content significantly.
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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