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A rich, hole-in-the-wall style side dish featuring deep-fried pork belly bites tossed in a savory, high-fat cured egg yolk and garlic sauce. It is unpretentious, incredibly satisfying, and packed with bold, authentic flavor.
2g
net carbs
24g
protein
47g
fat
520
kcal
The keto read
2g net carbs per serving
A rich, hole-in-the-wall style side dish featuring deep-fried pork belly bites tossed in a savory, high-fat cured egg yolk and garlic sauce. It is unpretentious, incredibly satisfying, and packed with bold, authentic flavor.
Ingredients
2 servings
Crispy Pork Belly
Pork belly, cubed300 g
Lard1 tbsp
Sea salt0.5 tsp
Spicy Egg Sauce
Egg yolks3 large
Garlic, grated2 cloves
Fish sauce1 tsp
Sriracha or hot sauce (no sugar)1 tsp
Warm water1 tbsp
Plate
Scallions, sliced1 tbsp
Method
Crispy Pork Belly
1
Pat the pork belly dry and season with sea salt. Heat lard in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly cubes and fry until the skin and fat are deeply golden and crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove pork belly with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of hot rendered pork fat from the skillet.
Spicy Egg Sauce
2
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, grated garlic, fish sauce, hot sauce, and warm water together. Gradually whisk in the 2 tablespoons of hot rendered pork fat in a slow drizzle to create a smooth, thick, and warm emulsion.
Plate
3
Toss the crispy pork belly hot lardons directly into the spicy egg sauce until fully coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve immediately while warm.
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 24g protein and 47g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Crispy Pork Belly Lardons in Spicy Egg Yolk Emulsion keto?▾
Crispy Pork Belly Lardons in Spicy Egg Yolk Emulsion has 2g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crispy Pork Belly Lardons in Spicy Egg Yolk Emulsion?▾
520 calories, 24g protein, 47g fat, and 2g net carbs per serving.
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