Maeun Galbijjim
Spicy Braised Short Ribs
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A fiery and intensely flavorful rendition of braised beef short ribs, cooked in a potent marinade often made with gochugaru (Korean chili powder), garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, often with various vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs, gochugaru, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, often gochujang (chili paste), significant added sugar/corn syrup, onions, mushrooms, sometimes potatoes or tteok (rice cakes).
If you order it anyway
Essential and difficult: Request NO gochujang (as it's high in sugar/starch) and NO added sugar or corn syrup in the marinade. Ask to omit all starchy vegetables like potatoes and rice cakes (tteok). This will significantly alter the traditional flavor but is necessary for keto compliance.
If you order it anyway, say this (Korean)
매운 갈비찜은 고추장, 설탕, 물엿은 양념에 아예 넣지 말아주세요. 감자, 떡 같은 전분 많은 야채나 재료는 다 빼주세요. 맛이 달라질 수 있습니다.
For Maeun Galbijjim, please use no gochujang, no added sugar, and no corn syrup in the marinade. Omit all starchy vegetables and rice cakes. This will be a different flavor, but necessary.
Watch out for
Gochujang (high in sugar and starch) is a primary ingredient. Significant amounts of added sugar or corn syrup are typical. Potatoes and tteok (rice cakes) are often included and are high in carbs. Soy sauce also contributes trace 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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