酸菜炒肉
Pork and Pickled Cabbage Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or cornstarch for thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory and slightly sour dish featuring thinly sliced pork (often belly or shoulder) stir-fried with tangy pickled Napa cabbage, garlic, and sometimes chili. Popular in Northeastern Chinese cuisine.
Key ingredients
Pork (belly/shoulder), pickled Napa cabbage (酸菜), garlic, chili (optional), soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or cornstarch for thickening. Ensure the pickled cabbage itself doesn't contain hidden sugars in its preparation (unlikely for traditional sour cabbage).
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这道菜请不要加糖，也不要勾芡。
Please make this dish with no added sugar or cornstarch for thickening.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauce, potential cornstarch.
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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