椒盐田鸡腿 (无裹粉)
Salt and Pepper Frog Legs (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure absolutely no breading, flour, or cornstarch is used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Tender frog legs seasoned simply with a classic salt and pepper mixture, then flash-fried or pan-fried without any breading or flour coating until the exterior is crispy and the meat is juicy.
Key ingredients
Frog legs, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cooking oil (for frying).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure absolutely no breading, flour, or cornstarch is used. Confirm with the kitchen that the frog legs are purely seasoned and fried without any coating.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
椒盐田鸡腿，请不要裹粉，直接调味炸。
For the 椒盐田鸡腿, please ensure no breading, flour, or cornstarch is used. Fry them purely seasoned without any coating.
Watch out for
Traditional 'Salt and Pepper' dishes often involve a light dusting of flour or cornstarch for crispiness. Strict instructions for 'unbreaded' are vital to avoid hidden 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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