Avoid breaded and water-velveted meatsīreaded and fried meats are common at Chinese buffets, especially in dishes like General Tso’s chicken, butterfly shrimp, and sweet and sour chicken. Other examples include sweet and sour sauce, as well as the thick, white sauce used in coconut shrimp and coconut chicken. Avoid thick, sugary saucesĪs a general rule of thumb, the sweeter, thicker, and less translucent a sauce is, the higher its carb count.įor example, the dark red, thick, and sweet sauce used in General Tso’s chicken is loaded with sugar and starch. You can replace them with a keto-friendly alternative like zucchini noodles, riced cauliflower, shredded cabbage, or extra steamed vegetables. When ordering Chinese food at a restaurant or cooking it at home, expand your options by removing the rice and noodles from classic dishes. It’s also smart to opt only for oil, soy sauce, and hot sauce to season your food, rather than a premade carb-heavy sauce like hoisin or teriyaki. Keep your creation low in carbs by loading up on vegetables, eggs, and meat. You may also be able to find a standalone Mongolian barbecue restaurant, which typically offers a wider variety of meat and veggies than buffet-style restaurants. Alternatively, seek out those that offer a hibachi grill or Mongolian barbecue.
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