Keto Haemul Jjigae
Spicy Seafood Stew (No Starch/Rice/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: critically, ensure no rice cakes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or starch thickeners are used. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and spicy stew (jjigae) packed with an assortment of fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, clams, crab, fish) and low-carb vegetables like tofu and mushrooms, all in a flavorful gochugaru-based broth. Modified to exclude all high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Assorted seafood (shrimp, squid, clams, fish, crab), tofu, mushrooms (enoki, shiitake), radish (small amount), green onions, gochugaru, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, anchovy broth.
How to make it keto
Critically, ensure no rice cakes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or starch thickeners are used. Confirm the broth does not contain hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
해물찌개에 떡, 감자, 고구마, 전분은 빼주세요. 육수에 설탕이 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For Haemul Jjigae, please no rice cakes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or starch. Confirm the broth is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Restaurants may add high-carb ingredients such as potatoes, rice cakes, or starch thickeners. The broth might contain some hidden sugar. Daikon radish, if used in large quantities, can add up.
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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