Keto Rou Jia Mo

Keto Rou Jia Mo is a low-carb twist on the traditional Chinese burger, featuring tender, spiced pork belly wrapped in a flavorful almond flour bun. This dish brings the bold and savory flavors of Chinese cuisine into a keto-friendly format, perfect for satisfying your cravings without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Five-spice powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and five-spice powder. Mix well.
3. Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the sauce mixture for at least 15 minutes.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated pork belly and cook until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, salt, and egg until a dough forms.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a round bun.
7. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Once the buns are ready, slice them open and fill each with cooked pork belly, topped with julienned cucumber and chopped cilantro.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Rou Jia Mo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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