Bossam
Boiled Pork Belly Wraps
Yes, with a tweak: request plain boiled pork belly. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, succulent slices of boiled pork belly, served with a variety of accompaniments like garlic, fresh chili, and different types of kimchi, intended to be wrapped in fresh greens.
Key ingredients
Boiled pork belly, garlic, saeujeot (salted shrimp sauce), fresh chili, lettuce/perilla leaves, often served with traditional kimchi and ssamjang.
How to make it keto
Request plain boiled pork belly. Strictly avoid ssamjang (fermented soybean paste often high in sugar). Be cautious with traditional kimchi, which contains sugar; opt for fresh lettuce/perilla leaves and minimal, sugar-free salted shrimp sauce if available. Omit any rice or side dishes containing sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
보쌈은 고기만 삶아서 주시고요, 쌈장, 김치는 빼주세요. 쌈 채소와 설탕 없는 새우젓만 조금 주시면 됩니다. 밥이나 단 반찬은 괜찮아요.
For Bossam, please give me plain boiled pork belly. No ssamjang, no traditional kimchi. Just lettuce/perilla leaves and minimal, sugar-free salted shrimp sauce, if possible. No rice or sugary sides.
Watch out for
Ssamjang (high sugar content), traditional kimchi (contains added sugar), potential hidden sugars in saeujeot, and other pickled banchan.
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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