Baeksuk
Plain Boiled Chicken Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice (찹쌀, chapssal) or starchy fillings are stuffed inside the chicken. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A whole chicken slowly boiled in water until tender, creating a clear, rich broth. Traditionally served with salt for seasoning. The critical modification is to ensure no sticky rice or other starchy fillings are present.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, water, garlic, green onions, salt, black pepper
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no rice (찹쌀, chapssal) or starchy fillings are stuffed inside the chicken. Request plain chicken and broth. Season with salt and pepper only. Avoid serving with additional rice or porridge.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
백숙에 찹쌀 등 속 재료는 넣지 마시고, 밥은 따로 내지 말아 주세요.
For the Baeksuk, please ensure no rice or starchy filling is inside the chicken, and no rice served on the side.
Watch out for
Stuffed with sticky rice (chapssal) in most traditional preparations. Ensure it's explicitly omitted. Some broths may have hidden sugar, but less common for Baeksuk.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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