梅菜扣肉
Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and savory dish featuring melt-in-your-mouth steamed pork belly, typically layered with salty and slightly sweet preserved mustard greens, served with its flavorful juices.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, preserved mustard greens (梅菜), soy sauce, cooking wine, garlic, ginger, star anise, cooking oil.
If you order it anyway
Inquire if the preserved mustard greens have added sugar during preparation. If so, limit the amount of greens consumed. Otherwise, no specific modifications needed for the pork belly itself.
If you order it anyway, say this (Chinese)
梅菜扣肉里的梅菜有放糖吗？
Do the preserved mustard greens have added sugar?
Watch out for
Preserved mustard greens (梅菜) often contain a significant amount of added sugar during the curing process to balance their salty flavor. Soy sauce contains trace carbs.
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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