苦瓜炒蛋
Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A common home-style stir-fry combining thinly sliced bitter melon with scrambled eggs. Known for its unique bitter taste balanced by the richness of the egg, it's typically seasoned simply.
Key ingredients
Bitter melon, eggs, cooking oil, salt, garlic, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the seasoning or sauce. This dish is usually naturally low-carb.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
苦瓜炒蛋，请不要加糖，也不要勾芡。
For the Kugua Chao Dan, please use no sugar or cornstarch in the seasoning or sauce.
Watch out for
Very low; some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar, but it's less common for this specific dish due to its inherent bitterness.
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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