Pyeonyuk (편육)
Sliced Boiled Pork/Beef with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request a simple dipping sauce of sesame oil with salt and pepper, or a sugar-free ssamjang (fermented soybean paste, garlic, chili, sesame oil, no sugar). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, tender boiled pork or beef, often served cold or at room temperature. A simple yet flavorful dish focusing on the natural taste of the meat. Accompanied by a modified keto-friendly dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork (belly, shoulder) or Beef (brisket), garlic, ginger, bay leaves, water (for boiling). Dipping sauce typically includes fermented soybean paste (doenjang), sesame oil, garlic, chili, often sugar.
How to make it keto
Request a simple dipping sauce of sesame oil with salt and pepper, or a sugar-free ssamjang (fermented soybean paste, garlic, chili, sesame oil, no sugar). Avoid any sweet or starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
편육에는 참기름, 소금, 후추 양념장이나 설탕 없는 쌈장으로 주세요. 달거나 전분 있는 곁들임은 빼주세요.
For 편육, I need a simple dipping sauce: sesame oil with salt and pepper, or sugar-free ssamjang. No sweet or starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Traditional ssamjang often contains sugar. Any accompanying banchan (side dishes) like kimchi or seasoned vegetables should be checked for sugar content.
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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