Pork Belly Bao Buns

These Keto Pork Belly Bao Buns are a delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring tender pork belly wrapped in soft, low-carb buns. Perfect for a savory appetizer, they offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that are sure to please.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener) - 1 teaspoon
• Cauliflower (finely grated) - 200 grams
• Psyllium husk - 2 tablespoons
• Eggs - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - for garnish
• Cucumber (thinly sliced) - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and erythritol to create a marinade.
3. Cut the pork belly into 1-inch pieces and coat with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Place the marinated pork belly in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until tender.
5. While the pork is baking, prepare the bao bun dough. In a bowl, combine grated cauliflower, psyllium husk, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into small rounds.
7. Steam the bao buns in a bamboo steamer or a pot with a steaming basket for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
8. Once the pork belly is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Assemble the bao buns by placing a slice of pork belly in each bun, garnishing with green onions and cucumber slices.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Pork Belly Bao Buns!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle maintenance and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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