Gamjatang (No Potatoes)
Pork Bone Soup (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the potatoes (Gamja means potato, so this needs to be specified). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A spicy, hearty soup made with simmered pork neck bones, perilla seeds, mushrooms, and various vegetables in a rich, savory broth.
Key ingredients
Pork neck bones, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, perilla leaves, perilla seeds, chili powder (gochugaru), mushrooms.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the potatoes (Gamja means potato, so this needs to be specified). Verify no added sugar in the broth base, which is generally true for Gamjatang.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
감자탕에 감자는 빼주세요. 육수 양념에 따로 설탕은 안 들어가죠?
Gamjatang, please. Crucially, no potatoes. Please confirm no added sugar in the broth base.
Watch out for
Potatoes are the main carb, must be omitted. Some restaurants might add other root vegetables or use a slightly sweetened gochujang paste (uncommon for Gamjatang broth but possible).
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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