Siew Yuk
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A popular Chinese-style roasted pork belly with an incredibly crispy crackling skin and juicy, tender meat layers. This dish is naturally very low in carbs and a keto staple, often served with mustard or plain.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, five-spice powder, white vinegar.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet glaze is applied. Request to be served without any sweet dipping sauces; ask for plain mustard or sambal instead.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Siew Yuk ni, minta jangan ada salutan manis. Hidang tanpa sos pencicah manis, cukup dengan mustard biasa atau sambal.
For Siew Yuk, please no sweet glaze. Serve without sweet dipping sauces, just plain mustard or sambal.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or dipping sauces. Ensure it's served plain.
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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