清炒蛤蜊
Stir-fried Clams with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no sugar, no cornstarch in the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh clams stir-fried quickly with a generous amount of garlic, ginger, scallions, and a light savory sauce. It's a naturally low-carb and flavorful seafood dish.
Key ingredients
Clams, garlic, ginger, scallions, cooking oil (e.g., peanut oil), soy sauce (light), white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ask for no sugar, no cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure no added broth that might contain starch or sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
清炒蛤蜊，酱汁不要加糖和淀粉。另外，不要加任何可能含糖或淀粉的汤汁，谢谢。
Please make the 清炒蛤蜊 with no sugar and no cornstarch in the sauce. Also, no added broth that might contain them.
Watch out for
Small amount of sugar in soy sauce or Shaoxing wine; potential for cornstarch as a thickener in some restaurants.
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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