선지 해장국
Ox Blood Hangover Soup (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice or rice noodles. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and robust soup featuring congealed ox blood, various beef offal (such as tripe), and vegetables like napa cabbage and bean sprouts, all in a rich, often spicy beef broth.
Key ingredients
Ox blood, beef offal (tripe, lean beef), napa cabbage, bean sprouts, green onions, gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, soy sauce, perilla seeds, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice or rice noodles. Request minimal or no bean sprouts if strictly carb-counting, and confirm no added sugar in the broth base. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
선지 해장국에 밥, 쌀국수, 감자는 빼주세요. 국물에 설탕도 넣지 말아주세요.
For Seonji Haejangguk, no rice, rice noodles, or potatoes. Please also ensure no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Rice, rice noodles, hidden sugars in broth seasoning, high-carb vegetables (though less common in this specific soup).
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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