豉汁蒸蛤蜊
Steamed Clams with Black Bean Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no starch thickener in the black bean sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh clams steamed to perfection with a savory fermented black bean and garlic sauce. A popular Cantonese seafood dish.
Key ingredients
Clams, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, scallions, cooking oil, soy sauce, rice wine (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no starch thickener in the black bean sauce. Ensure minimal rice wine is used, or omit.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉汁蒸蛤蜊,豆豉汁不要放糖和芡粉。米酒请少放或不放。
For the 豉汁蒸蛤蜊, please no sugar or starch thickener in the black bean sauce. Use minimal or no rice wine.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar/starch in sauce, small amount of carbs from fermented black beans.
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.