꼼장어 구이 (소금 구이)
Salt-Grilled Hagfish/Spiny Eel
Yes, with a tweak: mUST be ordered 'sogeum gui' (salt-grilled) style, ensuring no sugary marinades (especially the spicy gochujang one) or sweet dipping sauces are used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Fresh hagfish (or spiny eel) grilled over charcoal or a hot plate. This dish is naturally keto when prepared 'sogeum gui' (salt-grilled) style, focusing on the natural flavors of the seafood.
Key ingredients
Hagfish/spiny eel, salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., canola, soybean oil).
How to make it keto
MUST be ordered 'sogeum gui' (salt-grilled) style, ensuring no sugary marinades (especially the spicy gochujang one) or sweet dipping sauces are used. Verify no starch thickeners are used if any sauce is offered.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
꼼장어 구이 소금 구이로 주세요. 설탕 양념이나 단 소스는 빼주세요. 혹시 소스가 있다면 전분 없이 부탁드려요.
I'd like the Kkomjangeo Gui 'sogeum gui' style. No sugary marinades or sweet sauces. Please ensure no starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Gochujang (chili paste) sauce contains sugar and starch; sweet dipping sauces.
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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