腐乳蒸排骨
Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Tofu
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Pork spareribs marinated with red fermented tofu (furu/nam yue) and steamed until tender. The fermented tofu provides a unique savory and slightly pungent flavor.
Key ingredients
Pork spareribs, red fermented tofu, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, white pepper, optional chili, a touch of cooking oil for moisture.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. Confirm fermented tofu brand is low in sugar. If rice is typically served beneath, request omission.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
腐乳蒸排骨，腌制时不要加糖。请问腐乳是低糖的吗？另外，盘底不要放米饭，谢谢。
For the 腐乳蒸排骨, please no sugar in the marinade. Is the fermented tofu brand low in sugar? And no rice underneath, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some fermented tofu brands, sugar in the marinade. Sometimes a tiny bit of starch is used to 'velvet' the ribs, though less common for steamed dishes.
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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