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Clear Octopus Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A comforting and delicate clear soup featuring tender fresh octopus, simmered gently with a variety of mushrooms (such as enoki and oyster), soft tofu, and green onions in a light, savory broth seasoned simply with salt and garlic.
Key ingredients
Fresh octopus, clear anchovy/kelp broth, enoki mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, soft tofu, green onions, garlic, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added starch, rice, noodles, or root vegetables (e.g., radish, potato) are used in the soup.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
국물에 전분, 밥, 면, 무나 감자 같은 뿌리채소는 안 들어가나요?
Please confirm no added starch, rice, noodles, or root vegetables like radish or potato in the soup.
Watch out for
Generally low-carb; ensure no hidden starch or carby vegetables are added.
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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