Hakka Pork Belly with Ginger Vinegar
Hakka Braised Pork Belly with Ginger Vinegar (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A classic Hakka dish featuring tender, fatty pork belly braised or stewed with copious amounts of ginger, black vinegar, and a touch of dark soy sauce. This deeply flavorful and savory dish is naturally keto-friendly when prepared without sugar.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, old ginger, black vinegar, dark soy sauce (or tamari), garlic, water.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Ensure dark soy sauce is low-carb or used minimally as a colorant, or substitute with tamari.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Hakka Pork Belly ni, minta jangan letak gula. Minta guna tamari atau kicap rendah karbohidrat, atau kicap pekat sikit saja untuk warna.
For the Hakka Pork Belly, please no added sugar. Please use tamari or low-carb soy sauce, or dark soy sauce minimally for color.
Watch out for
Sugar in the braising liquid (common to balance vinegar), regular dark soy sauce (often contains sugar and wheat).
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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