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Bold, fatty, street-food style pork skewers. We dry-brine the belly for a bubbly, shattering-crisp skin, then flash-sear and lacquer it in a sugar-free, pungent Chinese hot mustard and soy glaze.
2g
net carbs
42g
protein
68g
fat
780
kcal
The keto read
2g net carbs per serving
Bold, fatty, street-food style pork skewers. We dry-brine the belly for a bubbly, shattering-crisp skin, then flash-sear and lacquer it in a sugar-free, pungent Chinese hot mustard and soy glaze.
Ingredients
2 servings
Pork Skewers
Pork belly (skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes)500 g
Coarse sea salt1 tbsp
Five-spice powder0.5 tsp
Mustard Glaze
Chinese hot mustard powder1.5 tbsp
Tamari soy sauce2 tbsp
Rice vinegar (unsweetened)1 tbsp
Sesame oil1 tsp
Warm water1 tbsp
Method
Pork Skewers
1
Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. Toss the cubes in coarse sea salt and five-spice powder, ensuring the skin side is well-coated in salt to draw out moisture. Thread the pork cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving space between each cube.
2
Place the skewers on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Roast at 400F (200C) for 35 minutes until the fat renders, then turn the broiler to high for 5 minutes to bubble and crisp up the skin.
Mustard Glaze
3
While the pork cooks, whisk the Chinese hot mustard powder with warm water in a small bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes to activate its heat. Stir in the tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and emulsified.
Plate
4
Remove the hot skewers from the broiler, brush them immediately with the pungent mustard glaze so it sizzles on the hot fat, and serve hot in a handheld wrapper.
The keto read
Why this lands at 2g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 2g net carbs against 42g protein and 68g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Chinatown Crispy Pork Belly Skewers with Hot Mustard Glaze keto?▾
Chinatown Crispy Pork Belly Skewers with Hot Mustard Glaze has 2g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Chinatown Crispy Pork Belly Skewers with Hot Mustard Glaze?▾
780 calories, 42g protein, 68g fat, and 2g net carbs per serving.
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