Nakji Jeongol
Spicy Octopus Hot Pot (No Rice Cakes/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: critically request no rice cakes, sweet potato noodles, sweet potato slices, or starch thickeners. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A bubbling, communal hot pot featuring fresh octopus cooked with a medley of low-carb vegetables (various mushrooms, onions, green onions) and tofu in a spicy, savory broth. Modified to eliminate all carb-heavy additions.
Key ingredients
Octopus, various mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, oyster), green onions, onions (small amount), tofu, gochugaru, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, anchovy or seafood broth.
How to make it keto
Critically request no rice cakes, sweet potato noodles, sweet potato slices, or starch thickeners. Confirm the broth base is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
낙지 전골에 떡, 고구마 당면, 고구마, 전분은 빼주세요. 육수에 설탕이 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For Nakji Jeongol, please no rice cakes, sweet potato noodles/slices, or starch thickeners. Confirm the broth is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Traditional versions commonly include high-carb additions like rice cakes (tteok), sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon), or sweet potato slices. The broth base might contain hidden sugars.
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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