Keto Myeongnan Jjigae (명란찌개)
Pollack Roe Stew (No Starch/Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starch is used as a thickener and no sugar is added to the broth or seasoning. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory and mildly spicy stew featuring fresh pollack roe (myeongnan), often with soft tofu, radish, and mushrooms in a clear or lightly seasoned broth, modified to be starch and sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Pollack roe, soft tofu, radish, mushrooms
How to make it keto
Ensure no starch is used as a thickener and no sugar is added to the broth or seasoning. Request it to be made with a clear or basic savory broth.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
전분으로 걸쭉하게 하지 마시고, 국물이나 양념에 설탕은 빼주세요. 맑고 기본적인 국물로 부탁드립니다.
No starch thickener, please, and no sugar in the broth or seasoning. A clear, basic broth would be best.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning, starch thickeners, high-carb vegetables in some recipes (e.g., potatoes).
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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