豉汁蒸鱼头
Steamed Fish Head with Fermented Black Beans (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no starch thickening' (不要勾芡) in the sauce and 'no added sugar' (不要放糖). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A classic Cantonese dish featuring a fish head steamed to perfection with fermented black beans, ginger, garlic, and scallions. The sauce is flavorful and relatively low carb if prepared correctly.
Key ingredients
Fish head, fermented black beans (豆豉), ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'no starch thickening' (不要勾芡) in the sauce and 'no added sugar' (不要放糖). The fermented black beans themselves are keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉汁蒸鱼头，酱汁不要勾芡，也不要放糖。
For 豉汁蒸鱼头, please no starch thickening and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Starch thickening (勾芡) in the sauce, hidden sugars in soy sauce or oyster sauce, or intentional added sugar for flavor 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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