Gyeran Guk
Egg Drop Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A light, savory soup made with beaten eggs streamed into a clear broth (usually anchovy or beef-based), often with minimal vegetables like green onions. It's a simple, comforting, and naturally low-carb option.
Key ingredients
Eggs, anchovy broth (or beef broth), green onions, salt, black pepper, sesame oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy thickeners are used (rare for this soup, but good to confirm). Request without added rice or noodles. Some versions may contain small amounts of carrots or other high-carb vegetables, request to minimize or omit.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
계란국에 전분, 밥, 면은 빼주시고, 당 높은 채소는 적게 넣어주세요.
For the Gyeran Guk, please ensure no starch thickeners, no added rice/noodles, and minimize high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Starchy thickeners (rare), small amounts of high-carb vegetables, broth might have minimal sugar but typically not a significant amount for this simple soup.
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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