西芹牛肉丝
Stir-fried Shredded Beef with Chinese Celery
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no starch' (不要勾芡) for thickening the sauce, 'no sugar' (不要放糖) in the sauce, and 'light on oyster sauce' (蚝油少放) to reduce potential sugar content. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender shredded beef stir-fried with crisp Chinese celery in a savory sauce. Naturally low in carbs, but modifications are crucial in a restaurant setting to avoid hidden sugars and starches.
Key ingredients
Shredded beef, Chinese celery, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'no starch' (不要勾芡) for thickening the sauce, 'no sugar' (不要放糖) in the sauce, and 'light on oyster sauce' (蚝油少放) to reduce potential sugar content. Ensure no other high-carb vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
西芹牛肉丝，酱汁不要勾芡，不要放糖。蚝油少放一点，也不要加其他高碳水蔬菜。
For 西芹牛肉丝, please no starch or sugar in the sauce. Light on oyster sauce, and no high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce and oyster sauce, starch thickening (勾芡) in the sauce, potential high-carb vegetables if not specified.
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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