Hainanese Pork Chop (Keto Style - Grilled, No Starch Sauce/Sides)
Grilled Pork Chop with Tomato-Based Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the pork chop to be grilled or pan-fried without any batter. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto rendition of the classic Hainanese dish. Instead of a battered and fried chop, a juicy pork chop is grilled or pan-fried. It's served with a tangy, savory, and unstarchy tomato-based sauce, accompanied by keto-friendly vegetables like broccoli or green beans instead of fries or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork chop, cooking oil (e.g., lard, palm oil), unsweetened tomato paste/sauce, onions, garlic, ginger, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar), mushrooms, keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., green beans, cauliflower, broccoli), butter, seasoning (salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the pork chop to be grilled or pan-fried without any batter. Ask for the sauce to be made without cornstarch, flour, or added sugar. Request keto-friendly side vegetables instead of potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Traditional dish includes a high-carb batter, starchy gravy, and potato wedges. Hidden sugars in commercially prepared tomato sauces or Worcestershire sauce.
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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