韭黄炒鳝鱼
Stir-fried Eel with Yellow Chives
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh eel slices quickly stir-fried with fragrant yellow chives (韭黄), garlic, and a savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Eel fillets, yellow chives (韭黄), garlic, ginger, cooking oil, light soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure eel is not battered or deep-fried prior to stir-frying.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这道菜的酱汁不要糖和淀粉。请确保鳝鱼没有裹粉或炸过。
For the sauce, no sugar or cornstarch, please. And please ensure the eel is not battered or deep-fried.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Some restaurants might pre-fry eel with a light starch coating.
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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