Keto Dwaeji Kkeopdegi Bokkeum (돼지껍데기 볶음)
Spicy Pork Rind Stir-fry (Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chef uses a sugar-free gochujang or substitutes with chili powder for spice, and makes the sauce without any added sugar or high-carb sweeteners. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy and chewy pork rind stir-fried in a savory and spicy gochujang-based sauce, modified to be sugar-free. Assumed to be a generous restaurant portion with plenty of cooking oil.
Key ingredients
Pork rind, gochujang (chili paste), gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low-carb), sesame oil, green onions, onions, bell peppers, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the chef uses a sugar-free gochujang or substitutes with chili powder for spice, and makes the sauce without any added sugar or high-carb sweeteners. Request no starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
돼지껍데기 볶음은 설탕 없는 고추장이나 고춧가루로 양념해 주세요. 소스에 설탕이나 전분은 넣지 말아 주세요.
For 돼지껍데기 볶음, please use sugar-free gochujang or chili powder for spice. No added sugar or starch thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Standard gochujang contains sugar and starches. Many restaurant sauces add extra sugar for flavor. Onions and bell peppers contribute some carbs in large quantities.
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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