苦瓜鱼头
Fried Fish Head with Bittergourd and Black Beans (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starch thickener, minimal dark soy sauce, and low sugar soy sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large fish head (often Red Grouper or Snapper) deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried or lightly braised with sliced bittergourd, salted black beans, ginger, and a light savory sauce. Modified to ensure no batter and low-carb sauce.
Key ingredients
Fish head, bittergourd, salted black beans, ginger, garlic, spring onion, cooking oil, soy sauce, (minimal) dark soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Request no starch thickener, minimal dark soy sauce, and low sugar soy sauce. Crucially, ensure the fish is not battered before frying.
Watch out for
Potential batter on fish (must be omitted), sugar in sauce, starch thickener, dark soy sauce (contains sugar), fermented black beans (small amount of carbs).
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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