咸菜蒸肉
Steamed Pork with Salted Vegetables (No Sweeteners)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar to the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of pork belly or minced pork steamed with savory salted vegetables (咸菜). A comforting and flavorful, classic home-style dish.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/minced pork, salted vegetables (咸菜), garlic, ginger, light soy sauce (low-carb option), Shaoxing wine (trace carbs), white pepper, sesame oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar to the dish. While salted vegetables may have trace sugars from fermentation, they are generally low-carb. Request minimal soy sauce or use a low-carb option.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
咸菜蒸肉请不要加糖。请少放点酱油，或用低碳酱油。
For 咸菜蒸肉, please don't add any sugar. Use minimal soy sauce or a low-carb soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the preparation of salted vegetables (though less common in traditional versions), or added sugar in the steaming liquid/sauce.
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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