香煎鱿鱼配椒盐
Pan-Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper (No Coating)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no batter or coating' (不要挂粉 - bù yào guà fěn). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Tender squid rings or pieces pan-fried until slightly crispy, seasoned simply with a salt and pepper spice mix.
Key ingredients
Squid, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, white pepper, five-spice powder (optional), scallions, chili flakes (optional).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request 'no batter or coating' (不要挂粉 - bù yào guà fěn). The '椒盐' style often implies a light flour or cornstarch dredge. Ensure it's just seasoned squid.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
香煎鱿鱼配椒盐请一定不要挂粉，只要香料调味就好。
For 香煎鱿鱼配椒盐, it's critical: No batter or coating, please. Just seasoned squid.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch batter/coating, hidden sugar in some commercial salt & pepper mixes.
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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