蒜蓉牛筋
Stir-fried Beef Tendon with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no starch thickeners in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, gelatinous beef tendon stir-fried with abundant fresh garlic, often with green chilies or bell peppers, in a simple savory sauce. A textural and aromatic dish.
Key ingredients
Cooked beef tendon, garlic, green chilies (or bell peppers), cooking oil, soy sauce, rice wine (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no starch thickeners in the sauce. Ask for minimal soy sauce or consider tamari if gluten-free is a concern.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
蒜蓉牛筋的酱汁请不要加糖、不要勾芡，酱油也请少放一点。
For the 蒜蓉牛筋, please ensure no sugar or starch thickeners in the sauce. Use minimal soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces, possible starch thickener, small amount of carbs from garlic and peppers.
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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