丝瓜炒蛋
Stir-fried Sponge Gourd with Egg
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sauce and no cornstarch. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A light and savory dish featuring tender sponge gourd (loofah/丝瓜) stir-fried with fluffy scrambled eggs, garlic, and a hint of white pepper. A common home-style dish.
Key ingredients
Sponge gourd (丝瓜), eggs, garlic, cooking oil, light soy sauce, white pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the sauce and no cornstarch. Use minimal soy sauce or a keto-friendly alternative if available.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
丝瓜炒蛋请不要放糖，不要勾芡，酱油少放点。
For the 丝瓜炒蛋, please use no sugar, no cornstarch, and minimal soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce, cornstarch if used.
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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