芦笋炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' (不要放糖) and 'no starch/thickener' (不要勾芡). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Lean beef slices stir-fried with crisp asparagus spears, garlic, and ginger in a light savory sauce, offering a healthy and flavorful meal.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, asparagus, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, cooking oil, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar' (不要放糖) and 'no starch/thickener' (不要勾芡). Specify light soy sauce. Ensure the beef is not marinated in a sugary or starchy mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
芦笋炒牛肉请不要放糖，不要勾芡。请用生抽，牛肉也不要用加糖或淀粉的腌料。
For the 芦笋炒牛肉, please use no sugar, no starch. Use light soy sauce. Ensure beef isn't marinated in sugar or starch.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinade/sauce, starch/cornstarch for tenderizing or thickening, dark soy sauce.
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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