Galbi Jjim
Braised Short Ribs
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender and flavorful beef short ribs, slowly braised in a rich, savory-sweet soy sauce-based marinade with various aromatic vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, often significant amounts of sugar/fruit juice (e.g., pear juice), carrots, daikon radish, mushrooms, sometimes chestnuts or potatoes.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request NO added sugar or fruit juice, or ask for a significantly reduced amount in the marinade. Ask to omit all starchy root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and chestnuts, and minimize daikon radish. Focus on the meat and low-carb vegetables like mushrooms.
If you order it anyway, say this (Korean)
갈비찜 양념에 설탕이나 과일즙은 넣지 마시거나 아주 조금만 넣어주세요. 감자, 당근, 밤 같은 건 다 빼주시고, 무도 조금만 넣어주세요. 고기랑 버섯 위주로 부탁드려요.
For Galbi Jjim, please use no added sugar or fruit juice in the marinade, or significantly reduce it. Omit potatoes, carrots, chestnuts, and minimize radish. Focus on meat and mushrooms.
Watch out for
High amounts of sugar or fruit juice in the marinade are typical for this dish. Starchy root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, daikon radish, chestnuts) are common additions.
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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