榄菜蒸鳗鱼
Steamed Eel with Preserved Olives
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A delicate and flavorful dish featuring steamed eel, topped with a savory paste of preserved olives (榄菜). The eel is naturally fatty and tender, beautifully complemented by the salty, umami notes of the preserved olives.
Key ingredients
Eel, preserved olives (榄菜), ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Inquire about the sugar content of the preserved olives, though typically it's minimal. Use low-carb soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
榄菜蒸鳗鱼，酱汁不要放糖，用无糖酱油。请问榄菜是无糖的吗？
For 榄菜蒸鳗鱼, please add no sugar to the sauce, and use low-carb soy sauce. Are the preserved olives sugar-free?
Watch out for
Preserved olives (榄菜) might contain trace amounts of sugar from the preservation process. Standard soy sauce contains wheat. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar for balance.
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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