芥兰牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Chinese Broccoli
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch/thickener' in the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with crisp Chinese broccoli (gai lan) in a savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), garlic, ginger, cooking oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce (common), cornstarch (common), sugar (common).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch/thickener' in the sauce. Request light soy sauce. Specify extra Chinese broccoli if desired, but be mindful of total carb count from large vegetable portions.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
酱汁不要放糖，不要勾芡，用生抽就好。可以多放点芥兰吗？
Please make the sauce with light soy sauce, no sugar, and no cornstarch. Can I have extra Chinese broccoli?
Watch out for
Oyster sauce and regular soy sauce contain sugar and often cornstarch. Cornstarch is frequently used as a thickener in stir-fry sauces. Even 'low-carb' vegetables can add up in large portions.
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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