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Street-style grilled pork belly skewers bursting with garlic, vinegar, and ginger, bringing bold night-market flavor straight from a sizzling flat top.
3g
net carbs
52g
protein
130g
fat
1380
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving
Street-style grilled pork belly skewers bursting with garlic, vinegar, and ginger, bringing bold night-market flavor straight from a sizzling flat top.
Ingredients
2 servings
Skewers
Pork belly, skin-off, cut into 1-inch cubes500 g
Coarse sea salt1 tsp
Five-spice powder0.5 tsp
Garlic Chili Crunch
Avocado oil2 tbsp
Garlic, finely minced4 cloves
Fresh ginger, finely minced1 tsp
Crushed red pepper flakes1 tsp
Apple cider vinegar1 tbsp
Fish sauce1 tsp
Garnish
Green onions, finely sliced2 stalks
Method
Skewers
1
Thread the cubed pork belly onto wooden skewers that have been pre-soaked in water. Season all sides evenly with the coarse sea salt and five-spice powder.
Garlic Chili Crunch
2
Heat the avocado oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and fish sauce. Set aside.
Skewers
3
Heat a cast-iron griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the skewers down and press firmly. Sear for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, letting the pork fat render and crisp up, until all sides are deeply browned and cooked through.
Plate
4
Lay the hot skewers on a serving plate. Spoon the warm garlic chili crunch mixture generously over the pork, then scatter the sliced green onions over the top for a fresh street-food finish.
The keto read
Why this lands at 3g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 52g protein and 130g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Chinatown Pork Belly Skewers with Garlic Chili Crunch keto?▾
Chinatown Pork Belly Skewers with Garlic Chili Crunch has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Chinatown Pork Belly Skewers with Garlic Chili Crunch?▾
1380 calories, 52g protein, 130g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.
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