Low-Carb Pork Fried Rice with It's Skinny Rice Shape

Low-Carb Pork Fried Rice with It's Skinny Rice Shape

Of all the varieties of fried rice, pork fried rice is a crowd favorite. It’s very much the “classic” takeout choice.

But like all fried rice dishes, most pork fried rice isn’t low carb. In fact, it can be quite high in carbs in many cases. Fortunately, today we’ve made over the favorite dish with a keto-friendly update.

Pork Fried Rice: A Chinese Classic

Like many fried rice dishes, pork fried rice has roots in Chinese cuisine. The dish was a convenient way to use up leftover rice, vegetables, and protein. Although no one knows the exact origins of pork fried rice, it’s been a staple in Chinese cooking for centuries.

Traditional fried rice is a stir-fried dish of leftover cooked rice fried with oil or fat. Other finely chopped vegetables and meat are added. Soy sauce is used to flavor the dish, and it often includes a scrambled egg (a great way to get extra protein and stretch leftovers even further).

Fried rice is flavorful, filling, and easy to make. There’s a distinctive texture and flavor that can’t be matched. It’s one of those favorites that’s high on many people’s lists.

Pork is a common and affordable meat in China, not to mention that pork is very flavorful and adds filling protein to any dish. You don’t need a lot to go a long way in your cooking. Even a small amount of pork can really amp up the savoriness.

In some regions, ground pork is preferred. Other places prefer cured pork like ham or even bacon. In some areas, you’ll find pork fried rice with shredded or pulled pork. But the most common type of pork fried rice calls for small, bite-sized cuts of meat, often from a chop.

Although fried rice originated in China, it is globally popular. Often, different varieties are adapted to local taste preferences and ingredients. In the United States, pork fried rice is available in almost every Chinese restaurant and on any takeout menu.

A Rice Alternative, Without the Carbs

So, how can you enjoy pork fried rice without the carbs (and the guilt)? If you’ve tried some rice alternatives, like cauliflower rice, you likely discovered that the texture isn’t right. It can get watery with a very strong vegetable taste.

Get ready for your rice dreams to come true with It’s Skinny Rice Shape! Our shirataki-based rice alternative eliminates the carbs and calories that weigh down most rice dishes. It’s made with Konjac root—an amazing vegetable that’s fiber-rich and ultra-low in carbohydrates.

Shirataki noodles and related products have long been a staple in Asian countries. It’s taken quite a while for them to catch on here in the US, but now that people have discovered how filling, satisfying, and guilt-free shirataki noodles can be, they’ve become a popular option.

Each pack of It’s Skinny contains only 9 calories and zero net carbohydrates. Konjac root, which forms the base ingredient for Its Skinny products, has a very filling type of fiber known as glucomannan. In some studies, glucomannan has been shown to keep blood sugar levels steady, making it a great choice to combat keto cravings.

It couldn’t be easier to prepare It’s Skinny products. Each product is packed in a bag of liquid. When you’re ready to enjoy the noodles (or the rice shape), you simply drain the pack, give them a rinse, and add them to your other ingredients at the end of cooking. Once It’s Skinny heats through (usually 3-4 minutes), it’s ready to enjoy.

It’s Skinny is perfect for remaking all your favorite pasta and rice recipes. It’s Skinny absorbs flavors well and has great texture—it’s the perfect solution for cutting out the carbs from dishes without FOMO.

Try It’s Skinny in all the styles:

• Spaghetti
• Fettuccine
• Angel Hair
• Rice Shape

Each style is available in organic and traditional. We also have delicious Skinny Mac to help you satisfy your cheesy cravings. It’s the keto-friendly, gluten-free mac and cheese of your dreams!

If you’re looking for dinner ideas tonight, let It’s Skinny update all your favorite pasta, noodle, and rice recipes. Explore our recipe database for tons of great ideas!

Making Low-Carb Pork Fried Rice Your Way

Cooking is fun (at least we think so)! It’s a chance to get creative and make dishes according to your preferences and tastes. While many folks are recipe followers, there are times when we all want to customize and think outside the box.

If you’re hoping to jazz up this low-carb pork fried rice recipe to fit your cravings, by all means, go for it! Here are a few custom ideas to help you get started.

Can I have pork fried rice on a keto diet?

Traditional pork fried rice is high in carbohydrates, but not this version! As you likely know, the keto diet involves significantly cutting down your carb intake while increasing your fat and protein consumption. The goal is to shift your body into ketosis—a state where it taps into your fat reserves for energy.

We use half a carrot in this recipe to give it some sweetness and a traditional fried rice taste. The carrot does contain some carbohydrates, but not enough to derail your progress. If you prefer, you could use celery, red bell pepper, or another lower-carbohydrate vegetable in place of the carrot. All other ingredients (including the duck fat) are keto-friendly, so enjoy!

What other protein can I use in this recipe?

If you’re not a fan of pork, you could try our chicken fried rice, breakfast fried rice, or kimchi fried rice. Check out our sweet and spicy Thai fried rice for a fun variation. There are so many ways to customize fried rice—it’s a great way to use up leftovers too.

Try fried It’s Skinny Rice shape with shredded pork, ground pork, chicken and more. It’s delicious with shrimp. Vegetarians can omit the meat altogether or try a version with marinated tofu. No matter how you make it, fried rice is one of those dishes that’s just so comforting and satisfying. It’s a well-rounded meal in one easy-to-make dish.

What leftover vegetables go well with pork fried rice?

When it comes to customizing fried rice, the sky is truly the limit. There are so many veggies that go deliciously with this quick and easy fried rice recipe. We kept it classic with green onions, garlic, Thai chili pepper, and carrots, but feel free to go wild with the vegetables.

You could add bean sprouts, red or green bell pepper, any type of onion, and much more. Hot pepper flakes can give this dish some kick. The soy sauce is quite flavorful and salty, but you could add garlic salt or any other type of salt you prefer in this dish. Ginger and cilantro both make a nice flavorful addition too.

How to Make Low-Carb Pork with It’s Skinny Rice Shape

Now that you have some great ideas to customize this dish, it’s time to get started! Grab your ingredients and get ready to whip together a yummy meal that comes together fast. You can enjoy this one for lunch, dinner, or heck, even breakfast! It’s delicious all day long!