Keto Braised Pork Belly with Mushrooms (No Sugar/Starch)
Braised Pork Belly with Mushrooms (Keto-Modified, No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially specify no sugar and no cornstarch in the braising liquid. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-braised pork belly and mushrooms (e.g., shiitake) in a rich, aromatic soy sauce-based gravy. This keto version is carefully prepared without any added sugar or starch thickeners, focusing on savory depth.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, dried shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, light soy sauce (sugar-free), dark soy sauce (minimal), cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially specify no sugar and no cornstarch in the braising liquid. Ensure only sugar-free soy sauce is used, or traditional soy sauce in very minimal amounts (as it contains wheat).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Keto Braised Pork Belly, tolong pastikan tiada gula, tepung jagung atau kicap manis dalam kuah. Kalau kicap biasa, guna sikit saja.
For the Keto Braised Pork Belly, please ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or sweetened soy sauce in the braising liquid. Use minimal regular soy sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional braising sauces are typically very high in sugar and often thickened with cornstarch. Some dark soy sauces also contain caramel coloring which can have some sugar.
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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