佛手瓜炒肉
Stir-fried Pork with Chayote
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no sugar in the sauce, minimal soy sauce (or light soy sauce), and no cornstarch for thickening. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork stir-fried with chayote (佛手瓜), garlic, and a savory sauce. Chayote is a mild, low-carb gourd, making this a fresh and light option.
Key ingredients
Pork (thinly sliced), chayote, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low sodium), cooking oil, white pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Ask for no sugar in the sauce, minimal soy sauce (or light soy sauce), and no cornstarch for thickening. Ensure low-carb cooking oil is used.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
佛手瓜炒肉请不要放糖、不要勾芡，少放酱油，用低碳油烹饪。
For the 佛手瓜炒肉, please use no sugar, no cornstarch, minimal light soy sauce, and low-carb cooking oil.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce, cornstarch thickeners, higher carb cooking oil.
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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