回锅肉
Twice-Cooked Pork
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no sweet bean sauce (tianmianjiang) which contains sugar, and no other added sugar in general. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of boiled and then stir-fried pork belly, usually with leeks, green peppers, and a savory, spicy sauce. A staple of Sichuan home cooking, rich in flavor.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, leeks, green bell peppers, broad bean paste (doubanjiang), sweet bean sauce (tianmianjiang), fermented black beans, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, ginger, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request minimal or no sweet bean sauce (tianmianjiang) which contains sugar, and no other added sugar in general. Ensure no cornstarch is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
回锅肉，请少放或不放甜面酱，不要加其他糖，也不要勾芡。
For the Huiguo Rou, please use minimal or no sweet bean sauce, no other added sugar, and no cornstarch.
Watch out for
Sweet bean sauce (tianmianjiang) contains significant sugar, other added sugars in the 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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