키토 양념 게장 (Keto Yangnyeom Gejang)
Keto Spicy Marinated Raw Crab
Yes, with a tweak: the marinade must be made sugar-free. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh raw blue crab marinated in a spicy, savory, and tangy sauce. A delicacy enjoyed for its rich texture and complex flavor, modified to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Fresh raw blue crab, gochugaru, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce (sugar-free), sesame oil, keto sweetener (optional, as substitute for traditional pear juice/sugar)
How to make it keto
Crucially, the marinade must be made sugar-free. Traditional recipes often use substantial amounts of sugar or corn syrup, and sometimes pear juice for sweetness. Request a marinade made with only gochugaru, soy sauce (verify sugar-free), garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and no added sugar or fruit juice.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
키토 양념 게장은 양념에 설탕과 과일즙 없이, 고춧가루, 설탕 없는 간장, 마늘, 생강, 참기름으로만 양념해 주세요.
For Keto Yangnyeom Gejang, the marinade must be sugar-free. Use only gochugaru, sugar-free soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, no fruit juice.
Watch out for
High sugar content in the traditional marinade (sugar, corn syrup, fruit juices like pear juice), often served with rice.
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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