烧肉
Crispy Roast Pork Belly (Siu Yuk)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A classic Cantonese delicacy featuring tender, succulent pork belly topped with a perfectly crispy, crackling skin. Seasoned simply, it's rich in flavor and fat.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, five-spice powder, vinegar (for skin crisping).
Optional tweaks
Request no sugary glazes on the skin. Avoid any accompanying sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
烧肉皮上不要刷糖浆。也不要甜的蘸酱。
For the 烧肉, please ensure no sugary glaze on the skin. Also, no sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Potential sugar in marinade or glaze used for the skin (rare for traditional Siu Yuk but possible), sugary dipping sauces.
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.