Samgyeopsal Gui
Grilled Pork Belly
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of fresh pork belly, often grilled tableside to a crispy perfection. Typically served simply with salt, pepper, and sesame oil, and eaten wrapped in fresh lettuce or perilla leaves.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, black pepper, sesame oil.
Optional tweaks
Stick to plain grilled pork belly. Avoid sugary dipping sauces (like some ssamjang varieties or sweet soy-based sauces). Utilize lettuce or perilla leaves for wraps instead of rice.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
삼겹살 구이는 양념 없이 구워주시고, 단 소스는 빼주세요. 쌈 채소만 주시면 됩니다.
Please serve plain Samgyeopsal Gui, grilled without seasoning. No sweet dipping sauces. I'll use lettuce for wraps instead of rice.
Watch out for
Sugary dipping sauces (ssamjang often contains sugar), sweet marinades if not specified as plain, hidden sugars in some pickled side dishes (banchan), rice served on the side (must be avoided).
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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