Keto Bak Chor (Minced Pork with Vinegar & Mushrooms)
Minced Pork and Mushroom with Vinegar Sauce (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: must explicitly request no noodles (mee pok, mee kia, or kway teow). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A deconstructed version of the popular hawker staple, focusing solely on the savoury and tangy toppings. This dish features a generous portion of minced pork, sliced mushrooms (typically shiitake), pork liver (optional), and crispy lard, all tossed in a robust vinegar and soy-based sauce. It is explicitly served without any noodles.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, fresh shiitake mushrooms, black vinegar, light soy sauce (low sodium), dark soy sauce (for colour, minimal), garlic, crispy lard, pork liver (optional), spring onions, chilli padi (optional).
How to make it keto
Must explicitly request no noodles (mee pok, mee kia, or kway teow). Confirm no added sugar or cornstarch thickeners in the vinegar-soy sauce. Ensure any accompanying fish cake slices are starch-free if included.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, small amounts of starch in fish cakes (if present), vinegar can have minimal carbs.
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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