Keto Gochu Jeon
Egg-battered Stuffed Peppers (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the batter is made purely from egg, with no flour or starch. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Green peppers stuffed with seasoned ground pork or beef, pan-fried to perfection with a pure egg batter. Served with a savory, sugar-free soy dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Green peppers, ground pork/beef, egg, garlic, ginger, green onion, sesame oil, soy sauce (sugar-free), erythritol/stevia (for sauce).
How to make it keto
Ensure the batter is made purely from egg, with no flour or starch. Confirm that the dipping sauce is entirely sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
고추전 반죽은 밀가루나 전분 없이 달걀로만 해주시고, 양념장은 설탕이 전혀 들어가지 않나요?
For the Gochu Jeon, please make the batter with egg only, no flour or starch. Is the dipping sauce completely sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dipping sauces or pre-made marinades. Potential flour/starch in batter (must confirm egg-only).
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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