瑶柱冬瓜汤
Winter Melon Soup with Dried Scallops
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A comforting clear soup with tender chunks of winter melon and umami-rich dried scallops, simmered in a light broth.
Key ingredients
Winter melon, dried scallops, chicken or pork broth, ginger, salt, white pepper, scallions.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starch thickeners are used. Confirm no added sugar in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
瑶柱冬瓜汤,请确保汤里没有勾芡,也没有额外加糖。
For the 瑶柱冬瓜汤, please ensure no starch thickeners or added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Starch thickeners sometimes added to soups for texture (rare for this type of clear soup).
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.