西兰花炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Broccoli
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Slices of tender beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce. A classic and popular combination.
Key ingredients
Beef slices (flank or sirloin), broccoli, cooking oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, beef broth.
If you order it anyway
Request no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure beef is not velveted with starch.
If you order it anyway, say this (Chinese)
西兰花炒牛肉，酱汁不要加糖和勾芡。牛肉请不要用淀粉上浆。
For 西兰花炒牛肉, please no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. And please do not velvet the beef with starch.
Watch out for
Heavy use of cornstarch for velveting beef or thickening sauce. Oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in generic 'brown 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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