Keto Nakji Bokkeum (Sugar-Free Marinade)
Spicy Octopus Stir-fry with Keto Marinade
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request a sugar-free marinade. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fiery and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender octopus, onions, cabbage, and other vegetables, all coated in a spicy gochugaru and gochujang-based sauce. Keto modified by using a sugar-free marinade and no starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Octopus, onions, cabbage, green onions, gochujang (sugar-free), gochugaru, garlic, soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, keto sweetener.
How to make it keto
Strictly request a sugar-free marinade. Confirm no hidden starches used for thickening the sauce. Request extra keto-friendly vegetables like cabbage or mushrooms if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
낙지볶음은 설탕 없는 양념으로 해주세요. 소스에 전분은 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다. 양배추나 버섯 같은 채소를 더 주실 수 있을까요?
For Nakji Bokkeum, please use a sugar-free marinade. Confirm no starch thickeners. Extra keto vegetables like cabbage or mushrooms, please.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional gochujang and marinades, starchy thickeners, restaurant tendency for high sugar.
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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