소머리국밥 (밥 없이)
Beef Head Meat Soup (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL: Order "bab eobsi" (밥 없이), meaning "without rice." Avoid any sweet sauces (e.g., for dipping meat) or requesting additional noodles. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A rich, comforting soup made from beef head meat and various cuts of beef, slow-cooked to create a milky, flavorful broth. This dish is keto-friendly when ordered without the customary side of rice.
Key ingredients
Beef head meat, beef bones, water, garlic, green onions, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL: Order "bab eobsi" (밥 없이), meaning "without rice." Avoid any sweet sauces (e.g., for dipping meat) or requesting additional noodles.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
소머리국밥 밥 없이 주세요. 단 소스나 면은 추가하지 말아주세요.
Sommeori Gukbap without rice, please. No sweet sauces or extra noodles.
Watch out for
The included rice is the primary carb risk. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the broth or seasoning sauce; addition of glass noodles.
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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