Keto Jjukkumi Bokkeum
Keto Spicy Stir-fried Webfoot Octopus (Sugar-Free Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free and starch-free version of the gochujang-based sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Webfoot octopus stir-fried with an authentic, rich spicy sauce, crisp vegetables, and garlic. Modified to be sugar-free and starch-free.
Key ingredients
Webfoot octopus, gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, onions, cabbage (optional), mushrooms (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a sugar-free and starch-free version of the gochujang-based sauce. Ensure no fruit purées or corn syrup are added. Confirm no wheat flour or cornstarch for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
쭈꾸미 볶음 소스에 설탕, 전분 없이 만들어 주시겠어요? 과일 퓨레, 물엿, 밀가루, 전분가루는 넣지 말아 주세요.
I need a sugar-free, starch-free sauce for Jjukkumi Bokkeum. Please, no fruit purées, corn syrup, wheat flour, or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Traditional sauces are high in sugar, corn syrup, and sometimes contain starch thickeners. Hidden sugars in gochujang. High-carb vegetables like carrots may be used generously.
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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