Keto Chinese Food Recipes
Have you been looking for low carb and keto Chinese food recipes? It is totally possible to make low carb versions of your favorite Chinese dishes, it just takes some creativity in the kitchen. The bottom line is, YES you can enjoy Chinese food, keto style!
Tips for ordering Low Carb and Keto foods at Chinese Restaurants
Maybe you’re not wanting to get into the kitchen right now but want to try ordering some Chinese takeout. If you’re wanting to enjoy Chinese food on a keto diet, there are some tips to understand.
A lot of carbs are hidden in sauces! Some have minimal carbs and if you’re not super concerned about it then carry on, but if you’re avoiding certain ingredients, do a little research and planning! Pay attention to the ingredients in the following sauces.
- Oyster Sauce – Salt, sugar, soy sauce, corn starch (among other ingredients)
- Hoisin Sauce – starch, water, sugar, soybeans, sesame seeds, vinegar, salt, garlic, red peppers (plus some preservatives)
- Plum Sauce – plums, sugar, vinegar, salt, ginger, chili peppers (in addition to some other ingredients)
- Sweet and sour sauce – fruit, some vegetables, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce (and maybe some other ingredients)
The main concern is the sugar and starches used to thicken in each of these sauces.
Many people following a low carb or keto way of eating avoid soy, instead of using soy sauce you could use coconut aminos. If you’re eating out, you could take some with you in a little container.
Things like noodles and rice would be a no-go for low carb options. However, you can order steamed or stir-fried vegetables and meat with no corn starch or sauce! Salt and some high heat for a stir fry make for a tasty dish!
It is a lot easier to make your own Keto Chinese Food at home!
Instead of laboring to understand what you can and can’t eat AT a Chinese restaurant, take some time to find some Chinese recipes that are already low carb and keto-friendly!
Note: some of the recipes will have special notes about swapping certain ingredients (like coconut aminos instead of soy sauce).
Keto Chinese Food Recipes
Want to make some Keto Chinese food with minimal effort? Try this cabbage and sausage sheet pan meal! It's loaded with your favorite flavors of Chinese food while being completely keto-friendly.
Indulge your craving for Chinese take-out with this Keto Sesame Chicken Recipe. It has all the flavor without any of the guilt!
Chinese takeout anyone? This quick and easy stir fry has great flavor and will satisfy your cravings for takeout!
Crispy Keto Pork Lo Mein drizzled with a punchy satay sauce and served over zoodles is the easiest keto weeknight dinner you'll make in 30-minutes.
Enjoy the amazing flavors in this keto crack slaw! Not only does it taste amazing, but it will also keep you satisfyied too.
If you love an easy stir fry, try this ham and zucchini one! It's super easy and flavorful! (See the notes about sauce choices)
Skip the take-out and make your own Chinese food favorites at home with this totally keto and totally tasty Beef with Broccoli!
Full of veggies, tender chicken and full-flavored sauce, this keto kung pao chicken is a great all in one dinner with easy cleanup!
This sesame cauliflower recipe is the perfect low carb Chinese takeout alternative that everyone will love! It’s a sweet and savory recipe that can easily be made in less than 30 minutes. (This recipe is low carb but not exclusively Keto)
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