Keto Sikhye

Keto Sikhye is a low-carb twist on the traditional Korean sweet rice drink, offering a refreshing and lightly sweetened beverage perfect for any time of the day. Made with konjac rice and flavored with aromatic ginger and stevia, this dessert is both satisfying and guilt-free.

Ingredients

• Konjac rice - 100g
• Water - 1 liter
• Fresh ginger - 20g, sliced
• Stevia - 2 tablespoons (or to taste)
• Salt - a pinch
• Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Steps

1. Rinse the konjac rice under cold water and drain it thoroughly.
2. In a pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add the rinsed konjac rice and sliced ginger.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the konjac rice is tender.
4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Strain out the ginger slices.
5. Stir in stevia and a pinch of salt, adjusting sweetness to taste.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill the Sikhye.
7. Serve in bowls or glasses, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 50
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 7 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Rich in fiber from konjac rice, promoting digestive health.

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