Keto Cha Lua (Vietnamese Pork Sausage)

Elevate your low-carb meal prep with this Keto Cha Lua, a flavorful take on traditional Vietnamese pork sausage that's equally satisfying and guilt-free. Packed with aromatic garlic and onion powder, a hint of fish sauce, and perfectly seasoned with sea salt and pepper, this recipe swaps out the usual carb-heavy binders for a keto-friendly twist. The process involves hand-mixing the pork mixture for a delightfully sticky texture, rolling it in foil, and steaming it to perfection, creating a firm, sliceable sausage that's rich in protein. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile dish is perfect as a standalone snack, a quick breakfast, or a savory addition to low-carb soups and salads. Impress your taste buds with this easy, authentic-inspired recipe that brings the delicious essence of Vietnamese cuisine to your keto lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 pack Aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, fish sauce, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground pepper, and baking powder.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed throughout the pork.

Step 3

Add water to the mixture and continue to mix until the mixture has a sticky texture. This helps achieve the desired sausage consistency.

Step 4

Tear a piece of aluminum foil measuring approximately 12x12 inches. Spread a portion of the pork mixture (about a quarter of the mixture) onto the foil.

Step 5

Roll the pork mixture in the foil into a cylindrical shape, folding the edges tightly to seal in the mixture. Twist the ends of the foil to secure the sausage shape.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the remaining pork mixture, making a total of four rolls.

Step 7

Prepare a steamer with boiling water. Place the rolls into the steamer basket.

Step 8

Steam the pork sausages for 60 minutes, ensuring they are fully cooked through and firm to the touch.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the rolls from the steamer and let them cool before unwrapping.

Step 10

Slice and serve the Keto Cha Lua with your favorite low-carb accompaniments or enjoy it as a snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(777.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1519.1

Total Fat 104.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 450mg	0%
Sodium 5600.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 130.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.7mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 141.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 2.0%