家常豆腐
Home-style Tofu with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: specify no sugar, no cornstarch. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried or deep-fried tofu triangles stir-fried with a variety of low-carb vegetables (like bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli florets) in a savory, umami-rich sauce. Emphasizes keto-friendly vegetables and sauce.
Key ingredients
Tofu (firm, pan-fried/deep-fried), bell peppers, mushrooms (e.g., shiitake, button), broccoli, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili bean paste (optional).
How to make it keto
IMPORTANT: Specify no sugar, no cornstarch. Request only low-carb vegetables (no potatoes, carrots, peas, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts). Ask for pan-fried tofu, not heavily battered/deep-fried.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
家常豆腐，不要加糖和淀粉。蔬菜只要低碳的，不要土豆、胡萝卜、豌豆、笋片、马蹄。豆腐要煎的，不要裹面粉炸的，谢谢。
For 家常豆腐, no sugar or cornstarch, please. Only low-carb vegetables, no potatoes, carrots, peas, bamboo shoots or water chestnuts. Use pan-fried tofu, not deep-fried.
Watch out for
Deep-fried tofu (can absorb batter if not specified), starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, peas, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots), sugar in sauce, cornstarch for thickening.
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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