酸菜鱼
Sichuan Poached Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens (No Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO cornstarch for coating the fish or thickening the broth. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A famously spicy and tangy Sichuan dish featuring tender fish fillets poached in a rich, aromatic broth with pickled mustard greens, chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets (e.g., basa, tilapia), pickled mustard greens (酸菜), Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO cornstarch for coating the fish or thickening the broth. Ensure no sugar is added to the broth. Avoid any additional high-carb vegetables like potato slices.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
酸菜鱼，鱼片和汤底都不要用淀粉。汤里不要加糖。请不要放土豆等高碳水蔬菜。
For 酸菜鱼, no cornstarch for the fish or broth, and no added sugar in the broth. Please omit high-carb vegetables like potatoes.
Watch out for
Cornstarch used to tenderize fish or thicken broth, hidden sugar in the broth, added high-carb vegetables.
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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