酸辣汤
Hot and Sour Soup (No Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO cornstarch or other thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular, flavorful soup with a characteristic balance of sourness from vinegar and spiciness from white pepper and chili. Contains shredded pork, tofu, various mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and egg ribbons.
Key ingredients
Pork, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg, vinegar, white pepper, chili oil, soy sauce, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO cornstarch or other thickeners. Ask for no sugar. Limit the amount of bamboo shoots, as their carb content can add up.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
酸辣汤，请不要勾芡，不要加糖。竹笋也请少放一些。
For 酸辣汤, please no cornstarch or thickeners, and no sugar. Also, limit the amount of bamboo shoots.
Watch out for
Cornstarch for thickening, hidden sugar in the broth, potentially higher carb vegetables (e.g., carrots or excessive bamboo shoots).
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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