Keto Dak Bokkeumtang
Spicy Chicken Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and fiery chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces braised with a medley of low-carb vegetables (such as mushrooms, zucchini, and Korean radish) in a robust, sugar-free gochugaru-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), garlic, ginger, soy sauce (sugar-free), sesame oil, green onion, mushrooms, zucchini, Korean radish, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no potatoes. Confirm that no sugar is added to the sauce or paste, and no starch thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
닭볶음탕에 감자는 빼주세요. 양념에 설탕이나 전분 같은 걸쭉하게 하는 재료는 넣지 말아주세요.
For Dak Bokkeumtang, please no potatoes. Confirm no sugar in the sauce/paste and no starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional ingredient and must be omitted. Hidden sugars in pre-made gochujang or commercial sauces. Starch thickeners.
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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