Keto Saengseon Jeon
Pan-fried Fish Fillets (Egg-battered, Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or breadcrumbs in the batter, only egg. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Delicate white fish fillets (e.g., cod, pollock, hairtail) are seasoned lightly, then coated purely in an egg batter and pan-fried until golden and cooked through. It's a simple, elegant, and savory dish, perfect for highlighting the natural flavor of the fish.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., cod, pollock), eggs, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., neutral vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or breadcrumbs in the batter, only egg. Ask for a simple soy sauce for dipping, confirming no added sugar, or use a keto-friendly alternative like a mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
생선전은 밀가루나 빵가루 없이 달걀로만 부쳐주세요. 간장은 설탕이 없는 건가요?
For Saengseon Jeon, please use only egg for the batter, no flour or breadcrumbs. Is the soy sauce dipping sauce sugar-free?
Watch out for
Flour or breadcrumbs in traditional batter, sugary dipping sauces (e.g., commercial soy sauce blends).
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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