蒜蓉空心菜
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Fresh water spinach (also known as morning glory) quickly stir-fried with generous amounts of minced garlic in cooking oil. A simple, vibrant, and popular low-carb green vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Water spinach, garlic, cooking oil, salt, light soy sauce (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the seasoning or sauce. Request plain stir-fry with garlic and oil.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
蒜蓉空心菜，请不要加糖调味。就用蒜和油清炒。
For the Suanrong Kongxincai, please add no sugar to the seasoning. Just a plain stir-fry with garlic and oil.
Watch out for
Minimal, but some restaurants may add a pinch of sugar or MSG to enhance flavor.
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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