오이 볶음 (Oi Bokkeum)
Stir-fried Cucumber
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to confirm that no sugar is added to the seasoning or soy sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Lightly stir-fried cucumber slices, typically seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce. It offers a refreshing and crisp texture with a savory taste, served as a simple vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce (sugar-free), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucial to confirm that no sugar is added to the seasoning or soy sauce. Request a sugar-free soy sauce or simply salt and sesame oil for seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
오이 볶음 양념이나 간장에 설탕은 빼주세요. 소금과 참기름만으로 양념해도 괜찮습니다.
오이 볶음, please ensure no sugar in the seasoning or soy sauce. Just salt and sesame oil is fine.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce or other seasoning blends, which can be common in restaurant preparations.
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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