Keto Chinese Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What Chinese food can I eat on keto? ›

Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce: a low carb and keto friendly soy sauce alternative. You can also use tamari sauce. If you're not following keto then regular soy sauce is fine.

Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.

Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis.

Some people can eat more and still stay in ketosis, whereas others may need to restrict their carb intake more in order to stay in ketosis.

One of the initial food categories to steer clear of on the keto diet is grains and starchy foods. Examples include wheat, rice, corn, and oats, which are rich in carbohydrates. These goods can have a notable impact on blood sugar levels and impede the body's ability to enter ketosis.

Duck meat is perfect for those who have adopted a keto lifestyle, as it has high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids without any carbohydrates.

Shirataki noodles (also called miracle noodles or konjac noodles) are zero calories noodles made from glucomannan, a fiber from the root of the konjac plant. The Konjac plant is common in Japan, China and other parts of Southeast Asia.

According to nutritionists, the best condiments to consume on keto are those that are low in carbs or better yet, have zero carbs per serving. Some examples are hot sauce, plain vinegar, dry herbs, mustard, and other seasonings with no added sugar.

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness.

Having ketones in the blood is probably the most definitive sign that someone is in ketosis. Doctors may also use urine and breath tests to check for ketone levels, but these are less reliable than blood samples. A special home testing kit allows people to measure their own blood ketone levels.

What happens if I accidentally eat too many carbs on keto? ›

The bottom line. You should avoid cheat meals and days on the keto diet. Consuming too many carbs can kick your body out of ketosis — and it takes several days to 1 week to get back into it. In the meantime, your weight loss may be disrupted.

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

This dish is a modern twist on traditional Keto-friendly Chinese food. You can prepare these low-carb wings in under 40 minutes using a handful of staple Asian ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

Lo Mein (1 cup) contains 35g total carbs, 32g net carbs, 12.1g fat, 14.7g protein, and 310 calories.

Moo Goo Gai Pan. Entrees that are packed with vegetables are always a great, balanced option. Moo Goo Gai Pan contains stir fried chicken (as opposed to fried) and various vegetables, such as mushrooms. This dish is also low in sugars and fats.

Just a few Indian dishes containing Keto-friendly proteins include tandoori chicken/fish/shrimp, chicken ginger kabob, seekh kabab, and lamb chops. In general, meats that are not accompanied by sauce are a safe bet.