荷叶蒸鸡
Lotus Leaf Steamed Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chicken marinade has no added sugar or cornstarch. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces, often marinated with Chinese herbs and savory spices, then steamed within a dried lotus leaf. The lotus leaf imparts a subtle, earthy, and aromatic fragrance that infuses the chicken, creating a deeply flavorful and moist dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in or boneless thigh/drumstick pieces), dried lotus leaf, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure the chicken marinade has no added sugar or cornstarch. Crucially, confirm it is 'chicken only' and not 'Lo Mai Gai' (糯米鸡), which is glutinous rice with chicken and therefore very high carb. Specify no sticky rice.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
荷叶蒸鸡的腌料不要放糖和勾芡。请确认是纯鸡肉，不要糯米饭。
For 荷叶蒸鸡, please ensure the marinade has no added sugar or cornstarch. Confirm it is chicken only, no sticky rice inside.
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar and/or cornstarch for flavor and texture. The most significant risk is mistaking it for Lo Mai Gai (glutinous rice chicken), which is a completely different dish with a high-carb base.
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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