卤牛肉
Sliced Braised Beef (Cold Appetizer)
Yes, with a tweak: request that the braising liquid contains no added sugar (rock sugar is traditional, so this is a key modification). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced cold braised beef, typically from cuts like shank or flank, infused with aromatic spices from a master braising liquid. This savory and tender dish is a popular appetizer, often served plain or with a simple dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., shank, flank), master braising sauce (soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, water), cooking oil (if pan-fried briefly after braising, or for dressing).
How to make it keto
Request that the braising liquid contains no added sugar (rock sugar is traditional, so this is a key modification). Confirm no cornstarch is used in any accompanying dipping sauce. Usually served plain or with minimal dressing like chili oil (check ingredients).
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
卤牛肉的卤水不要加糖。如果配蘸料，蘸料里不要勾芡，也不要放糖。
For 卤牛肉, please confirm the braising liquid has no added sugar. Also, ensure any dipping sauce has no cornstarch or sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional master braising liquids (卤水) almost always contain rock sugar or other sweeteners. The beef absorbs some of this during the long braising process. Dipping sauces, if provided, may also contain sugar or starch.
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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