Smoky Filipino Keto Pappardelle
A keto twist on a classic Filipino dish, featuring smoky flavors and a delicious smoky Filipino-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Pappardelle
- ●1 lb Smoked Pork Belly
- ●2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- ●4 cloves Garlic
- ●1 piece (about 1 inch long) Ginger
- ●2 tsp Fish Sauce
- ●1 tsp Soy Sauce (make sure it's sugar-free for keto)
- ●1 tsp Sambal Oelek
- ●1 tsp Chili Flakes
- ●1/4 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the smoked pork belly and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the pork belly from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, sambal oelek, and chili flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
Return the pork belly to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 9
Add the cooked pappardelle to the skillet and toss everything together.
- 10
Season with salt to taste.
- 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.