紫菜虾米汤
Seaweed and Dried Shrimp Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A light and savory clear soup made with rehydrated dried seaweed, small dried shrimp, and often includes a whisked egg ribbon or thinly sliced scallions for added flavor and texture.
Key ingredients
Dried seaweed, dried small shrimp, egg, scallions, clear chicken or vegetable broth, sesame oil, salt, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or MSG in the broth base. Confirm it's a clear soup without starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
紫菜虾米汤，请不要加糖和味精。确认是清汤，不要勾芡。
For the Zicai Xiami Tang, please ensure no added sugar or MSG. Confirm it's a clear soup with no starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Minimal; watch for added sugar in the broth base or thickeners. Dried shrimp itself contains negligible 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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