腐竹焖肉
Braised Pork with Dried Tofu Skin
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no sugar in the braising sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pieces of pork (often belly or shoulder) slowly braised with dried tofu skin (yuba) in a savory sauce. The tofu skin absorbs the rich flavors of the pork and sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork (belly or shoulder), dried tofu skin (yuba), ginger, scallions, star anise (optional), soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no sugar in the braising sauce. Ask for no cornstarch to thicken.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
腐竹焖肉的酱汁绝对不要加糖，也不要用淀粉勾芡，谢谢。
Absolutely no sugar in the braising sauce for 腐竹焖肉, please. And no cornstarch to thicken it.
Watch out for
High amounts of sugar in braising sauce, cornstarch thickeners.
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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