닭발 (Dakbal)
Spicy Chicken Feet
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'no sugar' or 'sugar-free' sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular bar snack, chicken feet are braised until tender, then stir-fried in a fiery gochujang-based sauce, delivering a gelatinous texture and intense spicy flavor.
Key ingredients
Chicken feet, gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (Korean chili powder), garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, onions, optional: rice syrup or sugar.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'no sugar' or 'sugar-free' sauce. Many restaurant versions heavily sweeten the gochujang sauce. Confirm no starch thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
닭발 소스는 설탕 없이 만들어 주시고, 전분 농축액 사용 안 하는지 확인 부탁드려요.
Please make the Dakbal sauce sugar-free and confirm no starch thickeners are used.
Watch out for
High sugar content in spicy sauces (gochujang often contains sugar or rice syrup). Potential starch thickeners.
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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