清炒虾仁
Plain Stir-fried Shrimp
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Simply prepared, plump shrimp stir-fried with minimal seasoning to highlight its natural sweetness and tender texture.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, cooking oil, salt, white pepper, sometimes a small amount of garlic or ginger.
Optional tweaks
Generally no modifications needed. Confirm no cornstarch is used for 'velveted' texture. It's often prepared very cleanly.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
请确认清炒虾仁没有勾芡。
Please confirm no cornstarch is used for a 'velveted' texture.
Watch out for
Occasionally a small amount of cornstarch may be used to tenderize shrimp, but this dish is often prepared very plain.
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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