Keto Dwaeji Gopchang Jeongol (돼지 곱창 전골)
Pork Intestine Hotpot (No Noodles/Starch/Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no glass noodles (dangmyeon) or other high-carb noodles. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and robust hotpot featuring various pork intestines (gopchang, daechang, makchang), simmered with an assortment of keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., cabbage, mushrooms) and tofu in a rich, spicy broth, modified to be free of noodles, starch, or sugar.
Key ingredients
Pork intestines, cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, spicy broth
How to make it keto
Crucially request no glass noodles (dangmyeon) or other high-carb noodles. Ensure no starch thickener is used in the broth. Confirm no added sugar in the seasoning paste. Request removal of any potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
당면이나 다른 탄수화물 면은 빼고, 국물에 전분 넣지 마세요. 양념에 설탕 없이, 감자도 빼주세요.
No glass noodles or other high-carb noodles, please. No starch thickener in broth, no added sugar in seasoning, and no potatoes.
Watch out for
Glass noodles (dangmyeon), potatoes, high-carb vegetables, hidden sugars in the seasoning paste, starch thickeners in broth.
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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