西洋菜炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Watercress
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no cornstarch in the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried quickly with fresh watercress and garlic in a light, savory sauce. Watercress adds a peppery, slightly bitter note.
Key ingredients
Beef (sliced), watercress, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low sodium), cooking oil, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no cornstarch in the sauce. Use minimal light soy sauce. Ensure sufficient cooking oil for fat.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
西洋菜炒牛肉请不要放糖，不要勾芡，少放生抽，多放点油。
For the 西洋菜炒牛肉, please use no sugar, no cornstarch, minimal light soy sauce, and sufficient cooking oil.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce, cornstarch thickeners.
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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