蚝油生菜
Steamed Lettuce (no oyster sauce, with garlic oil)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit oyster sauce, which is high in sugar and starch. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Crisp lettuce quickly steamed to retain its texture, served with a simple dressing of garlic-infused oil and light soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Lettuce, garlic, cooking oil, soy sauce (low-carb), salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit oyster sauce, which is high in sugar and starch. Request a simple dressing of garlic oil, low-carb soy sauce, and a pinch of salt instead.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
蚝油生菜请不要放蚝油。可以换成蒜油、生抽和少许盐吗？
For 蚝油生菜, please omit oyster sauce. Can I get a simple dressing of garlic oil, light soy sauce, and salt instead?
Watch out for
Oyster sauce (high sugar and starch content), hidden sugar in plain soy sauce.
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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