丝瓜炒虾仁
Stir-fried Angled Luffa with Shrimp
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce and no cornstarch for thickening. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A light and fresh stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and angled luffa (also known as ridged gourd or sponge gourd) with garlic, offering a delicate flavor and soft texture.
Key ingredients
Shrimp (peeled, deveined), angled luffa (丝瓜), garlic, ginger, cooking oil, light soy sauce, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce and no cornstarch for thickening. Use minimal light soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
丝瓜炒虾仁请不要放糖，不要勾芡，少放生抽。
For the 丝瓜炒虾仁, please use no sugar, no cornstarch, and minimal light soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce, cornstarch thickeners.
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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