Keto Cheonggukjang Jjigae
Fermented Soybean Paste Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (gamja) or other starchy vegetables like large amounts of radish. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A pungent and deeply savory stew made with fermented soybean paste (cheonggukjang), often containing pork or beef, tofu, and various vegetables. Modified for keto by ensuring no high-carb additions like potatoes.
Key ingredients
Cheonggukjang paste, pork belly or beef, tofu, mushrooms (enoki, oyster), onions, green onions, zucchini, garlic, chili, anchovy broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (gamja) or other starchy vegetables like large amounts of radish. Request extra tofu or low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
청국장찌개에 감자나 전분 채소는 빼주세요. 대신 두부나 다른 저탄수 채소를 더 주실 수 있을까요?
For Cheonggukjang Jjigae, please no potatoes or starchy vegetables. Can I have extra tofu or low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes, large amounts of radish, hidden sugar in some cheonggukjang pastes (less common for traditional, 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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