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Herbal Chicken Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of high-carb herbs like dried red dates (táo tàu) and dried longan (nhãn nhục), or ask for them to be served on the side, and don't consume them. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Vietnamese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A nourishing and aromatic soup made by simmering a whole chicken with a blend of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Known for its restorative properties and deep flavor.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, various dried herbs (e.g., astragalus, dang gui, goji berries, red dates), ginger, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request omission of high-carb herbs like dried red dates (táo tàu) and dried longan (nhãn nhục), or ask for them to be served on the side, and don't consume them. Limit goji berries (kỷ tử).
Watch out for
Natural sugars and starches from certain traditional herbs (e.g., red dates, dried longan, goji berries) can accumulate.
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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