青椒肉丝
Sautéed Shredded Pork with Green Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no cornstarch (勾芡) to velvet the pork or thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular stir-fry featuring tender shredded pork, strips of vibrant green bell peppers, and sometimes a few bamboo shoots, all tossed in a savory, light sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork (tenderloin/shoulder), green bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no cornstarch (勾芡) to velvet the pork or thicken the sauce. Request minimal or no sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
青椒肉丝，请不要勾芡，肉丝和酱汁都不要。酱汁也请不要放糖或少放糖。
For 青椒肉丝, please no cornstarch for the pork or sauce. And no sugar in the sauce, please.
Watch out for
Cornstarch used to velvet pork and thicken sauce is very common. Hidden sugar in the sauce, especially when ordering from Westernized Chinese restaurants.
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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