杏鲍菇炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with King Oyster Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. About 9g 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 meaty king oyster mushrooms, garlic, and ginger in a savory sauce. The mushrooms provide a great texture and absorb flavors well.
Key ingredients
Beef slices (e.g., flank steak), king oyster mushrooms, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, light soy sauce, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. Ensure beef is not velveted with starch. Ask for generous portions of mushrooms.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
杏鲍菇炒牛肉，酱汁不要加糖、不要勾芡。牛肉不要过粉上浆，杏鲍菇多放点，谢谢。
For the 杏鲍菇炒牛肉, please no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure the beef is not velveted with starch. Extra mushrooms, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce, cornstarch as a thickener, beef sometimes velveted with starch.
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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