Keto Jeonbok Jjim
Steamed Abalone (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the soy sauce used for the marinade or serving is sugar-free, and no starch thickener is added to the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent whole abalone, delicately steamed until tender, presented with a refined, savory, and sugar-free soy-based sauce infused with garlic and ginger.
Key ingredients
Abalone, soy sauce (sugar-free), garlic, ginger, green onion, sesame oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the soy sauce used for the marinade or serving is sugar-free, and no starch thickener is added to the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
전복찜 간장은 설탕이 없는 것으로 해주시고, 소스에 전분 같은 걸쭉하게 하는 재료는 빼주세요.
For Jeonbok Jjim, please ensure the soy sauce is sugar-free and no starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or starch thickeners in the braising or serving sauce.
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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