Dubu Buchim
Pan-fried Tofu
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Firm tofu slices pan-fried until beautifully golden brown, lightly seasoned with salt. A versatile dish often enjoyed with a simple sugar-free soy dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Firm tofu, cooking oil, salt. Optional dipping sauce: soy sauce (sugar-free), green onion, sesame seeds, sesame oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm dipping sauce is sugar-free. Ensure no flour is used for coating the tofu (though typically not used for this dish).
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
두부부침은 밀가루 없이 해주시고, 양념장은 설탕이 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For Dubu Buchim, please ensure no flour is used for coating and the dipping sauce is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sugary dipping sauces. Some restaurants might lightly dust with flour for extra crispiness.
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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