XO酱炒鸭舌
Stir-fried Duck Tongues with XO Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: none typically needed as long as no added sugar/starch is used in the stir-fry. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender duck tongues stir-fried with fragrant XO sauce, often accompanied by a minimal amount of low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. A rich, umami-packed dish.
Key ingredients
Duck tongues, XO sauce (dried scallops, ham, shrimp, chili, garlic, oil), cooking oil, a touch of soy sauce, optional low-carb vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions in moderation).
How to make it keto
None typically needed as long as no added sugar/starch is used in the stir-fry. Confirm XO sauce is low sugar. Request no added sugar or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
XO酱炒鸭舌，请不要加糖和勾芡。请问XO酱是低糖的吗？
For XO酱炒鸭舌, please no added sugar or cornstarch. Can you confirm the XO sauce is low sugar?
Watch out for
Some XO sauces might contain small amounts of sugar or starch. Soy sauce naturally has some carbs. Onions/bell peppers if used in large quantities.
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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