红烧肉
Braised Pork Belly
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no added sugar for caramelization. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent, slow-braised pork belly, often cooked with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and star anise. The traditional version can be quite sweet and rich, making modifications essential for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, soy sauce (light and dark), Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request minimal or no added sugar for caramelization. Ask for a lighter sauce and confirm no cornstarch is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
红烧肉，请少放或不放糖，酱汁清淡一点，不要勾芡。
For the Hongshao Rou, please use minimal or no sugar for caramelization. I'd like a lighter sauce with no cornstarch.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar for caramelization and flavor, thickened sauces with cornstarch.
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.
More on the Chinese menuAll 408 Chinese dishes ›
