香煎茄子
Pan-fried Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no batter is used for frying. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Eggplant slices pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, then tossed with a fragrant garlic and savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, garlic, cooking oil, soy sauce, vinegar, scallions, chili flakes (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no batter is used for frying. Request no sugar and no starch in the sauce. The eggplant may soak up a lot of oil, increasing fat content significantly.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
香煎茄子，不要裹粉炸。酱汁不要放糖和淀粉。
For the 香煎茄子, please no batter, sugar, or starch in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar/starch in sauce. Eggplant itself has some natural 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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