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Marinated Pig Ears
Yes, with a tweak: request the marinade to be made with no added sugar or minimal sugar. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced, tender yet crunchy pig ears, slowly simmered in an aromatic soy-based 卤水 (lu shui) marinade until deeply flavorful, then served cold as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Pig ears, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, chili oil, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request the marinade to be made with no added sugar or minimal sugar. Ask for light soy sauce to reduce wheat and sugar content.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
卤汁请不要加糖或少加糖，用生抽就好。
Please prepare the marinade with no added sugar or minimal sugar, and use light soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce and potential for added sugar in the lu shui marinade. Cooking wine also contains some 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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