子姜鸭舌
Stir-fried Duck Tongue with Pickled Ginger
Yes, with a tweak: request young ginger not to be pre-pickled, or inquire about sugar content. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and flavorful dish featuring tender duck tongues stir-fried with fragrant young ginger (子姜). The texture of duck tongue is distinct, and the fresh, slightly spicy kick from the ginger makes it highly aromatic. Pickled ginger often contains sugar.
Key ingredients
Duck tongues, young ginger (子姜), garlic, scallions, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request young ginger not to be pre-pickled, or inquire about sugar content. Request no added sugar or thickener in the stir-fry sauce. Use low-carb soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
子姜鸭舌，请问子姜是不是没有糖腌制的？酱汁不要放糖，不要勾芡，用无糖酱油。
For 子姜鸭舌, please ensure the young ginger is not pre-pickled, or has no added sugar. No sugar or thickener in the sauce, and use low-carb soy sauce.
Watch out for
Pickled young ginger (子姜) can be high in sugar. Sauces might contain hidden sugars or cornstarch/thickener. Standard soy sauce contains wheat.
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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