키토 추어탕
Keto Loach Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal gochujang or use a sugar-free version. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and warming traditional soup made from ground loach, seasoned with doenjang (fermented soybean paste), gochujang (chili paste), perilla seeds, and various vegetables like napa cabbage and green onions. Modified to be keto-friendly by omitting starchy ingredients.
Key ingredients
Loach (ground), doenjang, gochujang (minimal, sugar-free), perilla seeds (ground), napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal gochujang or use a sugar-free version. Confirm no taro stems, potatoes, or other starchy thickeners. No rice.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
키토 추어탕은 고추장은 적게 넣거나 설탕 없는 것으로 해 주세요. 토란대, 감자, 전분 같은 건 빼고, 밥은 안 주세요.
For 키토 추어탕, please use minimal or sugar-free gochujang. No taro stems, potatoes, or starch thickeners. No rice.
Watch out for
Small amounts of sugar in commercial gochujang. Potential starchy vegetables (e.g., taro stems) if not explicitly requested to be omitted.
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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