Keto Modeum Jeon (Egg-battered Tofu, Mushrooms, and Zucchini)
Assorted Pan-fried Keto Items
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A selection of pan-fried ingredients, traditionally coated in a light flour and egg batter. This keto version focuses on egg-battered tofu, various mushrooms, and zucchini, pan-fried to a golden crisp.
Key ingredients
Tofu, various mushrooms (oyster, shiitake), zucchini, eggs, salt, black pepper, sesame oil, cooking oil (e.g., avocado or grapeseed).
Optional tweaks
Crucially, ensure NO flour is used for the batter. Only egg and seasoning. Request extra cooking oil for fat content. Serve with a simple soy sauce (tamari) and vinegar dip, not a sweet soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
모듬전은 밀가루 없이 계란으로만 부쳐주세요. 기름 좀 더 많이 사용해주시고, 소스는 설탕 없는 간장 식초 소스로 주세요.
For Modeum Jeon, please use ONLY egg for batter, no flour. Extra oil and a simple soy sauce with vinegar, no sweet sauce.
Watch out for
Flour in traditional jeon batter, sugary dipping sauces, some mushrooms can be higher carb in large quantities.
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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