Haemul Naengchae
Chilled Seafood Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the mustard dressing is made without sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing chilled salad featuring a variety of cooked seafood (such as shrimp, squid, and octopus) mixed with crisp vegetables like cucumber and onion, dressed in a tangy and savory mustard vinaigrette. It's an excellent low-carb option, especially when the dressing is modified.
Key ingredients
Cooked shrimp, squid, octopus, jellyfish (optional), cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, perilla leaves (kkaennip), soy sauce, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, erythritol or stevia (for sugar substitute).
How to make it keto
Ensure the mustard dressing is made without sugar. Request no added starch if a restaurant might try to thicken the dressing. Confirm no high-carb additions like crab sticks or imitation seafood.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
해물냉채 겨자 소스는 설탕 없이 해 주세요. 전분으로 농도도 잡지 말고, 맛살 같은 건 빼 주세요.
Please make the mustard dressing sugar-free, with no starch thickeners. Omit crab sticks or imitation seafood.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the dressing (mustard, soy sauce, or vinegar base). Some restaurants might include imitation crab or high-carb vegetables. Watch out for thickened sauces.
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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