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Five-Spice Pork Roll
Yes, with a tweak: request no added flour or starch as a binder in the filling. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Hokkien and Teochew dish, these deep-fried rolls are made from minced pork, prawns, water chestnuts, and five-spice powder, wrapped in beancurd skin. It's savory, aromatic, and crispy.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, prawns, water chestnuts, onions, eggs, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, sesame oil, beancurd skin, cooking oil for deep-frying.
How to make it keto
Request no added flour or starch as a binder in the filling. Ensure the cooking oil used is keto-friendly (e.g., lard, palm oil, or soybean oil commonly used in restaurants). Confirm no added sugar in the seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden flour or starch used as a binder in the filling, sugar in seasoning or dipping sauce (if served). Water chestnuts contribute 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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