Seolleongtang
Ox Bone Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Korean dishes.
What it is
A milky white soup made by slow-simmering ox bones for many hours, resulting in a rich, collagen-infused broth. It typically contains tender slices of beef brisket or other beef cuts and is seasoned with salt, pepper, and chopped scallions at the table.
Key ingredients
Beef bones, beef brisket/meat, water, salt, black pepper, scallions.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, ask for NO rice and NO noodles, which are commonly served with or in the soup. Request extra meat if desired. Season conservatively with salt and pepper.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
설렁탕에 밥이랑 소면은 빼주세요. 고기 좀 더 주실 수 있나요? 간은 소금, 후추로 제가 할게요.
Seolleongtang, please. No rice, no noodles. Can I get extra meat? I'll season it myself with salt and pepper.
Watch out for
Rice or noodles served as part of the meal or in the soup (must be completely avoided). Large quantities of scallions can contribute trace carbs.
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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