Keto Chinese BBQ Pork Bao
A keto version of the classic Chinese BBQ pork bao. This recipe is low in carbs and high in fat.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork bellyMake sure to get a piece with a good balance of meat and fat.
- ●2 tablespoons Chinese five-spiceThis spice blend is a key component of Chinese BBQ sauce.
- ●1/4 cup Siu bao sauceYou can make your own or use store-bought.
- ●2 tablespoons Char siuThis is a type of Chinese BBQ sauce. You can use either store-bought or homemade.
- ●1/4 cup Green onionsFor garnish.
- ●1/2 cup Almond flourTo make the keto bao dough.
- ●2 EggsTo bind the dough together.
- ●2 tablespoons Coconut oilTo cook the pork and the bao.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the Chinese five-spice and siu bao sauce.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly, making sure to coat it evenly.
- 4
Place the pork belly in a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.
- 5
While the pork is cooking, make the keto bao dough by mixing together the almond flour, eggs, and coconut oil.
- 6
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 7
Divide the dough into 4-6 equal pieces, depending on how large you want your bao to be.
- 8
Roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle.
- 9
Place a piece of the pork belly in the center of each dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough over the pork to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal the bao.
- 11
Place the bao on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 12
Brush the tops of the bao with char siu and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
- 13
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.