동태찌개
Dongtae Jjigae (Spicy Frozen Pollack Stew, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly order 'no rice' (밥 없이). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A spicy and savory stew made with frozen pollack (codfish relative), tofu, radish, and various vegetables in a fiery red broth.
Key ingredients
Frozen pollack, tofu, Korean radish, green onions, crown daisy, chili powder (gochugaru), garlic, ginger, anchovy broth, soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Explicitly order 'no rice' (밥 없이). Request 'no starch thickener' (전분 없이) and 'sugar-free broth' (설탕 무첨가) if possible, as some restaurants may add sugar for flavor balance.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
밥 없이 전분 안 넣고 설탕 없는 국물로 해주세요.
No rice, please. Can I have it without starch thickener and with a sugar-free broth?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice. Hidden sugar in the broth/seasoning paste (gochujang, though gochugaru is common for this dish). Small amounts of carbs from radish and other vegetables. Starch thickeners if used.
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.
More on the Korean menuAll 402 Korean dishes ›
