Low Carb Pork Siewmai
Discover the perfect guilt-free twist on a classic dim sum favorite with this Low Carb Pork Siewmai recipe! Tender ground pork is delicately infused with the flavors of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil and enhanced with the crunch of chopped water chestnuts and vibrant green onions. This unique version swaps traditional wonton wrappers for nutrient-rich cabbage leaves, making it an ideal choice for low-carb and keto-friendly diets. Steamed to perfection, these savory bundles are not only light but also bursting with flavor. Serve these healthy pork siewmai hot with a side of soy sauce or your go-to dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or a satisfying main dish that’s both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Keywords: low-carb pork siewmai, keto dim sum recipe, healthy pork siewmai, low-carb cabbage wraps, steamed pork dumplings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 12 large Cabbage leaves
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons Chopped water chestnuts
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 50 grams Cabbage or lettuce, shredded
Instructions
Prepare the cabbage leaves by blanching them in boiling water for about 1 minute until they become soft. Remove and plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped water chestnuts, chopped green onions, salt, black pepper, and the egg.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. This can be done with a spoon or by hand.
Lay out a cabbage leaf at a time. Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture onto the center of each leaf, then carefully fold the sides over the filling and roll up into a bundle, securing the ends if necessary with kitchen twine or a toothpick.
Line the bottom of a steamer with shredded cabbage or lettuce to prevent sticking.
Place the cabbage-wrapped pork bundles seam-side down into the steamer in a single layer, not overcrowding them.
Cover the steamer and steam over boiling water for about 18-20 minutes or until the pork inside is cooked through.
Remove the siewmai from the steamer and serve hot, optionally with a side of soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.2 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 3077 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 152.3 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*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.
