Keto Babi Hong
Sugar-free Braised Pork Belly
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely 'no sugar', 'no rock sugar', and 'no kecap manis'. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Chinese-Indonesian dish featuring succulent pork belly slow-braised until meltingly tender in a savory, aromatic sauce. This keto rendition strictly omits traditional rock sugar and uses a minimal amount of sugar-free soy sauce or regular soy sauce, focusing on the rich, umami flavors of pork, star anise, and other spices.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, keto-friendly soy sauce (e.g., Tamari) or minimal regular soy sauce, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, five-spice powder, water/broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Absolutely 'no sugar', 'no rock sugar', and 'no kecap manis'. Confirm no starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Request minimal soy sauce or specific keto-friendly soy sauce if available.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Babi Hong: Sama sekali tanpa gula, gula batu, atau kecap manis. Pastikan sausnya tidak dikentalkan pakai tepung. Tolong pakai sedikit kecap asin saja.
For Babi Hong, absolutely no sugar, no rock sugar, and no kecap manis. No starchy thickeners in the sauce. Please use minimal soy sauce.
Watch out for
Very high risk of sugar (rock sugar, kecap manis) and potential starch thickeners in the braising sauce. Regular soy sauce contains wheat and some sugar; use sparingly or opt for Tamari. Onions/garlic add minimal 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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