豉汁苦瓜炒牛肉 (Shì Zhī Kǔ Guā Chǎo Niú Ròu)
Stir-fried Bittergourd with Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no cornstarch or added sugar in the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of beef and fresh bittergourd stir-fried quickly in a robust and savory fermented black bean sauce. This combination offers a unique balance of bitter and umami flavors, a staple in many local zi char stalls.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, bittergourd, fermented black beans, garlic, fresh red chillies, ginger, cooking oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce (for color), Shaoxing wine.
How to make it keto
Request no cornstarch or added sugar in the sauce. Ensure the beef is not velveted (tenderized) with cornstarch before cooking.
Watch out for
Cornstarch used for velveting beef or thickening the sauce. Hidden sugars in commercial black bean paste or soy sauces. Always confirm 'no sugar, no starch'.
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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