九层塔炒蛤蜊
Stir-fried Clams with Basil
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh clams stir-fried with fragrant Asian basil (九层塔), garlic, and chilies, creating an aromatic and spicy dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh clams, Asian basil, garlic, chilies, cooking oil, soy sauce, usually a splash of rice wine.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Minimize rice wine or ask to omit if strictly avoiding.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
九层塔炒蛤蜊麻烦不要加糖。米酒请少放，或者可以不放。
For the 九层塔炒蛤蜊, please use no added sugar. Please minimize rice wine, or omit it if possible.
Watch out for
Rice wine (small amount of carbs), possible hidden sugar in the sauce.
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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