苦瓜蒸排骨
Steamed Pork Ribs with Bitter Melon
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pork ribs (often spare ribs) steamed with sliced bitter melon, fermented black beans, garlic, and a light seasoning. The steaming method keeps it naturally low in carbs, and bitter melon is a highly keto-friendly vegetable.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, bitter melon, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or cornstarch is used in the marinade or sauce. Fermented black beans are generally keto-friendly in small amounts.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
苦瓜蒸排骨的腌制和酱汁都不要放糖，也不要放生粉。
For the 苦瓜蒸排骨, please make sure no sugar or cornstarch is used in the marinade or sauce.
Watch out for
Small amounts of sugar or cornstarch in the marinade/sauce if not specified 'keto'. Fermented black beans have minimal carbs but contribute to total.
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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