Keto Babi Kecap (Sugar-free Pork Belly in Savory Soy Sauce)
Keto Pork Belly in Savory Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) or any added sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Rich, succulent pork belly simmered in a savory, umami-rich sauce primarily of light soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and pepper. This keto version completely omits the traditional sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) for a purely savory profile.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, light soy sauce, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick (optional), white pepper, cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) or any added sugar. Specify light soy sauce only. Confirm no starchy thickeners. Ask for a purely savory preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Keto Babi Kecap ini mohon tanpa kecap manis atau gula sama sekali. Pakai kecap asin saja ya, tanpa pengental. Minta yang gurih saja.
For Keto Babi Kecap, please no kecap manis or added sugar. Use only light soy sauce, and no starchy thickeners. A purely savory preparation.
Watch out for
The dish is *defined* by kecap manis, so getting a restaurant to omit it entirely for a savory version is the main challenge. Hidden sugar in standard soy sauce (ask for low-carb soy sauce if available).
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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