홍어탕
Fermented Skate Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added starch or sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A distinctive and pungent soup featuring fermented skate, often prepared in a spicy broth with radish, green onions, and other vegetables. It has a strong, unique aroma and taste, characteristic of fermented Korean cuisine.
Key ingredients
Fermented skate, radish, green onions, garlic, gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), salt, soy sauce, water. Can include various other vegetables like crown daisy or bean sprouts.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added starch or sugar. Request omission of any starchy vegetables like potatoes or sweet potatoes, which are sometimes added to stews. Confirm the broth base does not contain wheat.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
홍어탕에 전분이나 설탕은 넣지 말아 주세요. 감자, 고구마는 빼고, 육수에 밀가루가 들어가지 않는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For the 홍어탕, please ensure no added starch or sugar. No potatoes or sweet potatoes, and confirm the broth contains no wheat.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in broth, occasional potato or other starchy vegetable additions. Ensure any soy sauce used is sugar-free.
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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