青椒炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Green Chillies (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely NO cornstarch or other thickeners for the beef marinade or sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Singaporean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef slices stir-fried with vibrant green chillies and onions, delivering a spicy kick and savory depth. It's a robust dish, popular in Zi Char stalls.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, green chillies, onions, soy sauce, garlic
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request absolutely NO cornstarch or other thickeners for the beef marinade or sauce. Request NO added sugar in the sauce. Ensure minimal dark soy sauce (which contains sugar) or omit. Limit onion quantity.
Watch out for
Beef is commonly marinated with cornstarch for tenderness ('velveting'). Stir-fry sauces often contain sugar and starch. Dark soy sauce contains sugar.
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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