Low Carb Chinese-Style Steamed Pork with Preserved Vegetables
Dive into the rich, savory flavors of this **Low Carb Chinese-Style Steamed Pork with Preserved Vegetables**, a comforting and keto-friendly take on a classic Cantonese dish. Succulent ground pork is combined with tangy, umami-packed preserved mustard greens (mei cai), fragrant aromatics like garlic, ginger, and scallions, and a lightly spiced blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. Steamed to tender perfection, this wholesome and protein-packed recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep, and cooks in under 30 minutes. With no added sugars or carbs, it’s an excellent choice for those following low-carb or gluten-free diets. Serve it as a stand-alone dish or pair it with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete, nourishing meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as an elegant addition to your next meal plan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 100 grams preserved mustard greens (mei cai)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (Shaoxing wine or dry sherry)
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Rinse the preserved mustard greens under running water to remove excess salt, then soak them in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
Drain the preserved mustard greens, squeeze out the excess water, and finely chop them.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped preserved mustard greens, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, chopped garlic, grated ginger, chopped scallions, and white pepper.
If desired, mix in xanthan gum to help bind the mixture and achieve a slightly thicker texture.
Once combined, cover the bowl and let the mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Transfer the marinated pork mixture to a heatproof dish that fits into your steamer basket. Flatten the mixture evenly with the back of a spoon.
Prepare your steamer by filling a pot with some water and bringing it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place the dish with the pork mixture into the steamer, cover, and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the dish from the steamer carefully and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional chopped scallions, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2684 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 134.5 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
