豉汁炒鳝鱼
Stir-fried Eel with Fermented Black Bean Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no starch' (不要勾芡) for thickening the sauce and 'no sugar' (不要放糖). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh eel segments stir-fried with fragrant fermented black beans, ginger, and garlic. Eel is a fatty fish that pairs well with the bold flavors of the black bean sauce.
Key ingredients
Eel, fermented black beans (豆豉), ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'no starch' (不要勾芡) for thickening the sauce and 'no sugar' (不要放糖). The fermented black beans and eel provide rich flavors.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉汁炒鳝鱼，酱汁不要勾芡，也不要放糖。
For 豉汁炒鳝鱼, please no starch thickening and no sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Starch thickening (勾芡), hidden sugars in soy sauce or oyster sauce, or intentional added sugar.
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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