椒盐猪手 (无裹粉)
Salt and Pepper Pork Hock (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request no breading, flour, or starch coating. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Pork hock (trotter) deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, then seasoned generously with a salt and pepper spice mix, often including garlic and chili flakes. The 'unbreaded' modification is crucial for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, five-spice powder (optional), dried chili flakes (optional), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request no breading, flour, or starch coating. Ensure no sugar is included in the seasoning blend.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
椒盐猪手请完全不要裹粉、不要勾芡。调味粉里也请不要加糖。
For the 椒盐猪手, absolutely no breading, flour, or starch. Please ensure no sugar in the seasoning blend.
Watch out for
Breading/flour coating, hidden sugar in seasoning mixes or accompanying dipping sauces (request plain salt and pepper).
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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