豆腐蒸鱼
Steamed Fish with Tofu
Yes, with a tweak: request light soy sauce and no added sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring a whole fish or fillets steamed with slices of silken or firm tofu, generously topped with ginger, scallions, and a light soy sauce dressing. The tofu absorbs the delicious fish juices.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., cod, snapper), Silken or firm tofu, Ginger, Scallions, Light soy sauce, Cooking oil (drizzled over hot after steaming), Salt.
How to make it keto
Request light soy sauce and no added sugar. Ensure no MSG if preferred. Confirm no starch is added to the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这道豆腐蒸鱼，请用生抽，不要加糖，不要勾芡。另外，请不要加味精。
For the 豆腐蒸鱼, please use light soy sauce, no added sugar, and no MSG. Confirm no starch is added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the steaming sauce, higher carb varieties of tofu, minimal carbs from ginger/scallions.
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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