Rau Muống Xào Tỏi
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Fresh water spinach quickly stir-fried with an abundance of fragrant garlic, seasoned lightly with fish sauce and a touch of savory oyster sauce. A popular and flavorful vegetable side.
Key ingredients
Water spinach, fresh garlic, cooking oil (e.g., soybean, canola), fish sauce, oyster sauce.
Optional tweaks
Request no added sugar. Ask for a light hand with oyster sauce or if a soy sauce alternative (ensure low-sugar) is available, as oyster sauce often contains sugar and cornstarch.
Watch out for
Sugar and cornstarch in oyster sauce, potential hidden sugars in restaurant MSG blends, or general seasoning.
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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