榄菜蒸排骨
Steamed Pork Ribs with Preserved Olives
Yes, with a tweak: request no cornstarch or minimal use for tenderizing. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A classic Cantonese dish featuring succulent pork ribs steamed with 'lam choy' (preserved olive vegetables), garlic, and a hint of soy sauce. The preserved olives impart a unique salty and umami flavor.
Key ingredients
Pork spare ribs, preserved olive vegetables (榄菜), garlic, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no cornstarch or minimal use for tenderizing. Ensure the preserved olive vegetables and marinade have no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
榄菜蒸排骨请不要勾芡，或者少放一点点。确保榄菜和腌料都没有额外加糖。
For the 榄菜蒸排骨, please use no cornstarch, or very minimal. Ensure no added sugar in the olive vegetables or marinade.
Watch out for
Cornstarch for tenderizing, hidden sugar in some preserved olive brands or restaurant marinades/sauces.
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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