凉瓜炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Bitter Melon
Yes, with a tweak: request no starch in the beef marinade (velveting) or the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with bitter melon, garlic, and fermented black beans in a savory sauce. The bitterness of the melon is a prized flavor in this dish.
Key ingredients
Beef, bitter melon, garlic, fermented black beans, cooking oil, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger.
How to make it keto
Request no starch in the beef marinade (velveting) or the sauce. Ask for no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
凉瓜炒牛肉，牛肉不要上浆，酱汁不要加淀粉和糖。
For 凉瓜炒牛肉, no starch in the beef marinade or the sauce. Please ensure no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Cornstarch or baking soda used for velveting beef, hidden sugar in the sauce, trace carbs from fermented black beans.
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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