Keto Ojing-eo-chae Bokkeum
Keto Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no sugar, corn syrup, or starch should be used in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Korean banchan (side dish) made from dried shredded squid, typically stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce. The keto version omits all sugar and corn syrup, using a soy-based sauce with keto-friendly sweeteners.
Key ingredients
Dried shredded squid, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), keto-friendly sweetener (e.g., erythritol, stevia).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no sugar, corn syrup, or starch should be used in the sauce. Request a specific keto-friendly sweetener for the savory sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
오징어채 볶음 양념에 설탕, 물엿, 전분은 절대 넣지 말아 주시고, 키토 친화적인 감미료로 해주세요.
For the Ojing-eo-chae Bokkeum, please make the sauce with absolutely no sugar, corn syrup, or starch. Use a keto-friendly sweetener instead.
Watch out for
High risk of hidden sugars and corn syrup in the sauce in traditional preparations. Dried squid itself can have very minimal natural carbs.
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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