豉汁凤爪
Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no added sugar' (不要放糖) in the sauce and 'no starch thickening' (不要勾芡). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A popular dim sum dish featuring tender, gelatinous chicken feet braised and then steamed in a savory fermented black bean sauce. This dish is rich in collagen and fat.
Key ingredients
Chicken feet, fermented black beans (豆豉), ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking oil, chili (optional).
How to make it keto
Request 'no added sugar' (不要放糖) in the sauce and 'no starch thickening' (不要勾芡). The natural flavors from the chicken feet and black beans should be sufficient.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉汁凤爪，酱汁不要放糖，也不要勾芡。
For 豉汁凤爪, please no added sugar and no starch thickening in the sauce.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar in the sauce (common in dim sum preparations), starch thickening for texture.
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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