海参焖猪脚筋
Braised Pork Hock with Sea Cucumber and Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the braising sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A luxurious and nourishing dish, common in Chinese banquet and Zi Char settings, featuring tender pork hock (trotter) braised until gelatinous with rehydrated sea cucumber and Chinese mushrooms in a rich, savory, dark soy-based sauce. The slow braising breaks down collagen, yielding an incredibly tender texture.
Key ingredients
Pork hock (trotter), sea cucumber, dried shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, shaoxing wine, oyster sauce (optional), water/broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the braising sauce. Request no cornstarch as a thickener.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces, cornstarch as thickener, trace carbs from mushrooms.
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.