子姜牛肉丝
Stir-fried Shredded Beef with Young Ginger
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in sauce, no cornstarch/thickener for beef marinade or sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant Cantonese stir-fry featuring tender shredded beef and julienned young (or lightly pickled) ginger, quickly cooked with a savory sauce. The young ginger provides a distinct tangy and mildly spicy kick, offering a fresh flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Shredded beef, young ginger (julienned), garlic, green onions, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in sauce, no cornstarch/thickener for beef marinade or sauce. If pickled ginger is used, confirm low sugar content; otherwise, ask for fresh young ginger.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这份子姜牛肉丝，酱汁和腌肉都请不要加糖，不要勾芡。如果用子姜，请确认是无糖的，或用新鲜的嫩姜。
For 子姜牛肉丝, no sugar, no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce or marinade. If using pickled ginger, please confirm it's low sugar, or use fresh young ginger.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces (e.g., oyster sauce, dark soy sauce), cornstarch as thickener, pre-pickled ginger might have 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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