麻油黄瓜拌鸡丝
Shredded Chicken and Cucumber Salad with Sesame Oil
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'no sugar' (不要放糖) in the dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A light and refreshing cold appetizer featuring shredded poached chicken breast and crisp julienned cucumber, tossed in a fragrant dressing of sesame oil, light soy sauce, and often garlic.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, cucumber, sesame oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, optional chili oil (sugar-free).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'no sugar' (不要放糖) in the dressing. Request minimal rice vinegar to reduce carbs. Ensure no starchy ingredients are added.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
麻油黄瓜拌鸡丝，酱汁请不要放糖。米醋也请少放，并且不要加任何淀粉类配料。
For the 麻油黄瓜拌鸡丝, please use no sugar in the dressing. Minimal rice vinegar, and no starchy ingredients.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing (very common in cold dishes), sweet chili oil, excessive rice vinegar.
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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