罗汉斋
Stir-fried Tofu & Low-Carb Vegetables (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no cornstarch in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic vegetarian dish featuring fried tofu combined with a medley of various vegetables, typically in a light, savory sauce. This version is modified to focus on strictly low-carb vegetables. The English name is modified to clearly state its keto and low-carb vegetable focus.
Key ingredients
Fried tofu, mushrooms (shiitake, straw), broccoli, bok choy, snow peas, green beans, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low-carb if possible), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar and no cornstarch in the sauce. Specify using only low-carb vegetables and explicitly ask to omit common high-carb additions like bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, lotus root, carrots, peas, or corn.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
罗汉斋，酱汁不要加糖和淀粉。请只用低碳蔬菜。不要放竹笋、马蹄、莲藕、胡萝卜、豌豆或玉米。
For 罗汉斋, no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Use only low-carb vegetables. Omit bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, lotus root, carrots, peas, or corn.
Watch out for
Sweetened or cornstarch-thickened sauces; inclusion of high-carb vegetables often found in traditional recipes.
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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