咸鱼炒豆腐
Stir-fried Tofu with Salted Fish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or cornstarch is used. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Firm tofu (often fried beforehand for texture) stir-fried with small, intensely savory pieces of salted fish, typically with ginger, garlic, and sometimes spring onions or bell peppers. A rustic, flavorful, and keto-friendly dish.
Key ingredients
Firm tofu, salted fish, cooking oil, garlic, ginger, spring onion, optional bell pepper, light soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or cornstarch is used. Request pan-fried tofu instead of deep-fried if concerned about oil quality. Ask to omit or minimize higher-carb vegetables like bell peppers.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
咸鱼炒豆腐不要放糖和生粉。豆腐请用香煎的，不要油炸。也请不要放或少放灯笼椒。
For the 咸鱼炒豆腐, please use no sugar or cornstarch. Can I have pan-fried tofu, not deep-fried? And please omit or minimize bell peppers.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar/starch in seasoning or sauce. Bell peppers can add some carbs depending on quantity.
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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