酿豆腐
Stuffed Tofu with Minced Pork
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch in the braising sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Silky tofu puffs or squares generously stuffed with seasoned minced pork (or a mix of pork and fish paste), often pan-fried then braised in a savory sauce. A hearty and flavorful Hakka dish.
Key ingredients
Tofu (puffs or squares), minced pork, shiitake mushrooms (optional in stuffing), green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the braising sauce. Some restaurants might use fillers in the meat paste; confirm it's pure meat.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
酿豆腐的焖汁不要加糖和勾芡。肉馅请确认是纯肉，没有加其他填充物。
For 酿豆腐, please ensure no sugar or cornstarch in the braising sauce. Also, confirm the meat paste is pure meat, with no fillers.
Watch out for
Sugar, cornstarch in sauce, potential fillers in meat paste.
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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