Daepeusamgyeopsal Gui
Grilled Thin-Sliced Pork Belly
Yes, with a tweak: request unmarinated pork belly. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork belly grilled to crispy perfection. This cut cooks quickly and offers a delightful chewiness. It's often enjoyed 'ssam' style (wrapped in lettuce) with various fresh vegetables and simple seasonings.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced pork belly, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (for grill/pan). Accompaniments often include lettuce, garlic slices, green chilies, sesame oil with salt and pepper, and various banchan.
How to make it keto
Request unmarinated pork belly. Avoid sugary dipping sauces (e.g., some ssamjangs or sweetened soy sauces). Stick to sesame oil with salt and pepper, or a plain soy sauce (confirm no added sugar). Be mindful of hidden sugars in banchan.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
대패삼겹살은 양념 안 된 걸로 주세요. 참기름 소금장이나 설탕 없는 간장으로 부탁드립니다. 달콤한 쌈장은 피해주세요.
For Daepeusamgyeopsal Gui, please serve it unmarinated. I'll use sesame oil with salt and pepper, or plain soy sauce (sugar-free, please). Please avoid sugary ssamjang.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in traditional ssamjang or dipping sauces, sugary marinades (if accidentally served marinated), high-carb 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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