Samcan Panggang
Roasted Crispy Pork Belly
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Crispy roasted pork belly, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and five-spice powder. The skin is rendered crunchy, and the meat remains tender and juicy. This dish is naturally high in fat and protein.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, pepper, five-spice powder, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
No modifications typically needed if ordered plain. Ensure no sugary marinades are used (rare for this style). Request to be served without any accompanying sweet sauces or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Samcan Panggangnya tanpa marinasi gula, tanpa saus manis, dan tanpa nasi, ya.
I'd like the Samcan Panggang. No sugary marinades, no sweet sauces, and no rice, please.
Watch out for
Minimal; some commercial five-spice powders might contain traces of sugar. Ensure no sweet dipping sauces are provided or consumed.
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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