豉汁排骨
Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or cornstarch in the black bean sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Savory and intensely flavored pork spare ribs, often cut into bite-sized pieces, steamed with fermented black beans, garlic, and sometimes a hint of chili. A popular dim sum item or main course. The English name is modified to indicate keto suitability.
Key ingredients
Pork spare ribs, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low-carb if possible), cooking oil, chili (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or cornstarch in the black bean sauce. Ensure no starchy vegetables like taro or pumpkin are included, which are sometimes added in variations. Served without rice or other carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉汁排骨，豆豉酱不要加糖和淀粉。不要放芋头、南瓜等淀粉类蔬菜。也不要配米饭。
For 豉汁排骨, no sugar or cornstarch in the black bean sauce. Please omit starchy vegetables like taro or pumpkin. No rice or carb sides.
Watch out for
Sugar and cornstarch frequently used in black bean sauces; potential starchy vegetable additions.
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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