清炒菜心
Stir-fried Choy Sum with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no sugar or oyster sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh choy sum (a popular leafy green Chinese vegetable with a slight sweetness and crisp texture) quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic. A classic, healthy, and straightforward Chinese vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Choy sum, garlic, cooking oil (e.g., canola, vegetable), salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ask for no sugar or oyster sauce. Confirm no cornstarch slurry is used. Ensure basic seasoning only (garlic, salt, oil).
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
清炒菜心不要放糖和蚝油，不要勾芡。只用蒜、盐和油调味。
For 清炒菜心, please use no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch. Just garlic, salt, and oil for seasoning.
Watch out for
Potential for added sugar or oyster sauce, both of which contain hidden carbs. Sometimes a minimal amount of cornstarch is used to give a glossy finish, which should be avoided.
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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