Gyeopdegi Gui
Grilled Pork Rind
Yes, with a tweak: request plain grilled pork rind without any marinade. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Grilled strips of pork rind, often chewy and crispy, seasoned simply and cooked over charcoal. Served hot, traditionally with various dipping sauces and side dishes.
Key ingredients
Pork rind, salt, pepper. (Dipping sauces: Gochujang, soybean powder, ssamjang are common).
How to make it keto
Request plain grilled pork rind without any marinade. Ask for a simple salt and pepper seasoning. Avoid sweet dipping sauces (gochujang, ssamjang) and opt for a plain sesame oil with salt/pepper, or a sugar-free soy sauce dip.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
껍데기 구이는 양념 없이 소금 후추로만 구워 주세요. 고추장, 쌈장 말고 소금장이나 설탕 없는 간장 소스를 주세요.
For Gyeopdegi Gui, please grill plain, no marinade. Season with salt and pepper. I'd like plain sesame oil with salt, or sugar-free soy sauce for dipping.
Watch out for
Sweetened dipping sauces (gochujang, ssamjang often contain sugar).
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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