豉汁炒青口
Stir-fried Mussels with Black Bean Sauce
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Fresh mussels stir-fried in a savory fermented black bean sauce with garlic, ginger, and sometimes bell peppers or onions.
Key ingredients
Mussels, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, optional bell peppers/onions.
If you order it anyway
Request no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Limit high-carb vegetables like onions if used.
If you order it anyway, say this (Chinese)
豉汁炒青口，酱汁不要加糖和勾芡。如果会放洋葱，请少放一点。
For 豉汁炒青口, please no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Use minimal onions, please.
Watch out for
Fermented black bean paste can contain small amounts of sugar or wheat. Soy sauce and Shaoxing wine contribute carbs. Cornstarch is a major risk for thickening. Onions/bell peppers in restaurant portions.
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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