Soegogi Muguk
Beef Radish Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Korean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light yet hearty clear soup made with tender beef (often brisket or stewing beef) and slices of daikon radish, seasoned with garlic and soy sauce. Comforting and savory.
Key ingredients
Beef brisket/stewing beef, daikon radish, garlic, green onions, soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, beef broth, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the broth. The small amount of radish is generally acceptable for keto.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
소고기 뭇국에 밥은 빼주세요. 국물에 설탕 추가는 없는지 확인 부탁드립니다.
For Soegogi Muguk, please no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Portion size of radish (usually small, but can vary), hidden sugars in broth (unlikely for traditional).
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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