Sundubu Jjigae (No Rice)
Soft Tofu Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no rice.' Confirm the broth doesn't contain added sugar, which is rare for Sundubu but good to verify. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A bubbling hot stew featuring silky soft tofu, often with choice of meat (beef, pork, seafood), an egg, and vegetables like mushrooms and scallions, in a spicy broth.
Key ingredients
Soft tofu, beef/pork/seafood, egg, gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, onion, mushrooms, scallions, anchovy broth (or beef broth), sesame oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no rice.' Confirm the broth doesn't contain added sugar, which is rare for Sundubu but good to verify.
Say this to the waiter (Korean)
순두부찌개에 밥은 빼주세요. 혹시 육수에 설탕이 들어가나요? 설탕은 빼주세요.
Sundubu Jjigae, please. No rice. And please confirm the broth has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Often served with rice (must be omitted). Some broths may contain a small amount of sugar. High-carb vegetables like zucchini or potatoes might be present in small amounts.
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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