豆瓣酱炒肉
Stir-fried Pork with Fermented Bean Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Sliced pork (often pork belly or shoulder) stir-fried with savory, umami-rich fermented bean paste (doubanjiang), garlic, and a hint of chilli. It's a robust and flavorful dish commonly found in zi char restaurants.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/shoulder slices, fermented bean paste (doubanjiang), garlic, ginger, spring onion, cooking oil, light soy sauce (low sodium), white pepper. Some versions may include a touch of dark soy sauce for color, and limited bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Confirm the fermented bean paste itself is low-sugar (some brands contain added sugar). If bell peppers or onions are usually added, ask to limit or omit them.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fermented bean paste, sugar in soy sauce, cornstarch/thickener in some sauces, higher carb vegetables if large portions are consumed (e.g., onions, bell peppers).
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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