姜葱蒸鱼
Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion (No Sweet Soy Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO sweet soy sauce, sweetened fish sauce, or any added sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (such as sea bass or snapper) delicately steamed and generously topped with abundant fresh ginger and scallions, finished with hot oil and a light savory soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bass, snapper, cod), fresh ginger, fresh scallions, light soy sauce (low-carb option), white pepper, sesame oil, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO sweet soy sauce, sweetened fish sauce, or any added sugar. Ensure only light, unsweetened low-carb soy sauce is used, or simply salt and pepper.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
姜葱蒸鱼请不要用甜酱油、甜鱼露或加糖。只用不加糖的低碳酱油，或只用盐。
For 姜葱蒸鱼, please no sweet soy sauce, sweetened fish sauce, or any added sugar. Just light, unsweetened low-carb soy sauce or salt.
Watch out for
Sweetened soy sauce is a standard finishing sauce in many restaurants and is high in sugar.
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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