Samchi Gui
Grilled Mackerel Pike
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A popular grilled fish dish, where a whole or filleted mackerel pike is seasoned with salt and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is flaky and moist. Often served with a simple soy sauce for dipping (request sugar-free).
Key ingredients
Mackerel pike, salt, cooking oil. Optional: sugar-free soy sauce for dipping.
Optional tweaks
Ensure fish is only seasoned with salt, not sweet marinades. Request plain grilled. Ask for plain soy sauce or omit dipping sauce if sugar-free is not available. Some restaurants may use sugary glazes, confirm no glaze.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
삼치 구이는 설탕 없는 소금 간으로만 구워주세요. 단 양념이나 소스는 빼주세요.
For the Samchi Gui, please grill it plain with only salt, no sweet marinades or glaze. I need a non-sweet dipping sauce.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes sometimes used. Dipping sauces can contain sugar. Fried versions may have a starchy coating.
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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