Beef and Cabbage Stir-fry
Trinidadian Beef and Cabbage Stir-fry (No Rice or Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Trinidadian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sliced beef stir-fried with shredded cabbage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and traditional Trinidadian seasoning, in a savory sauce (keto-friendly alternative). A robust and satisfying meal without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, flank), shredded cabbage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, pimento peppers, hot pepper, chive, scallions, cilantro, soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos), cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Request tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce if available. Confirm no starch thickeners. Served without rice or noodles.
Watch out for
Sugar in standard soy sauce, sweet chili sauce (if used), or other commercial sauces. Cornstarch for thickening. Cabbage and bell peppers contribute some 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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