Bokjiri
Clear Pufferfish Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refined, clear soup made with fresh pufferfish, daikon radish, green onions, and sometimes mushrooms. Known for its clean, delicate, and subtly sweet flavor, served often with a soy-based dipping sauce for the fish.
Key ingredients
Pufferfish, daikon radish, green onions, garlic, ginger, anchovy/kelp broth, soy sauce (for dipping).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no noodles, rice, or starchy thickeners are added. Confirm the broth is sugar-free. Request a simple soy-based dipping sauce without sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
복지리에 면, 밥, 전분 넣지 말아 주세요. 국물에 설탕 안 들어갔나요? 간장 양념은 설탕 없이 부탁드립니다.
For Bokjiri, please no noodles, rice, or starchy thickeners. Is the broth sugar-free? I'd like a simple, sugar-free soy dipping sauce.
Watch out for
Small amounts of daikon radish contribute some carbs. Ensure broth is completely sugar-free. Dipping sauces can be sweetened.
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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