Kkori Gomtang
Oxtail Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory clear soup made by slow-simmering oxtail for many hours until the meat is tender and the broth is milky. Served plain or seasoned with salt, pepper, and green onions. Traditionally served with rice, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, water, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no added sugar in broth (unlikely for traditional gomtang, but always good to check).
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
꼬리곰탕에 밥은 빼주세요. 국물에 설탕 추가는 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For Kkori Gomtang, please no rice. Confirm no added sugar in broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in broth (rare for traditional Kkori Gomtang), portion size of green onions.
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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