BTS member V appears on the YouTube channel, “Fairy Jaehyung,” Sunday. Captured from YouTube channel “Fairy Jaehyung”
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BTS member V’s oil pasta recipe is going viral.
V appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel, “Fairy Jaehyung,” earlier this week, sharing his recent food experiences.
When host Jung Jae-hyung asked whether filming the past variety show “Jinny’s Kitchen” had been difficult, V said, “It felt like I actually went there to work, not to film. Since I had no know-how working in a restaurant, I learned everything by trial and error.”
“I think I could do better now. Recently, I even made vongole pasta by myself,” he added.
When Jung jokingly said, “That’s a lie,” V laughed and shared his pasta recipe.
V said, “It’s aglio e olio, but I added clams. First, sauté minced and sliced garlic, then add olive oil and white wine and reduce it. Add clams, and once they open, remove them. Then add peperoncino for some spice. Put the pasta back in and stir-fry, then place the clams on top.” He added, “I was told to add a bit of oyster sauce. It tasted pretty good.”
Clam Aglio e Olio: Lower blood sugar spike
The clam aglio e olio that V made himself has several health benefits. It is high in protein and low in fat, making it advantageous for weight management.
Clams, for example, contain 11.6 grams of protein and only 0.9 grams of fat per 100 grams, with just 67 kcal — meaning they have a very high protein density relative to calories. This helps promote a feeling of fullness and prevents muscle loss. Clams are also rich in iron and B vitamins, which can help prevent anemia and relieve fatigue.
Pasta itself tends to cause less of a blood sugar spike than rice. This is because durum wheat — the type used in pasta — has a structure in which protein (gluten) and starch are tightly bound, slowing its breakdown into glucose.
On the glycemic index (GI), pasta ranges from 45 to 55 (low to medium), whereas white rice exceeds 70 (high). When pasta is eaten together with clams (protein) and olive oil (fat), the rise in blood sugar becomes even more gradual, effectively suppressing sharp spikes.
Avoid oyster sauce if you have gout
Although pasta can be helpful for dieting compared to other foods, it is still a source of carbohydrates. A single serving contains about 60 grams of carbs, so overeating can raise blood sugar, increase insulin secretion and lead to fat accumulation.
Portion control is important. Olive oil is also healthy, but excessive use significantly increases calorie intake, so it should not be used without limits.
Meanwhile, people with gout should be cautious about consuming too much shellfish, as it contains purines. Gout occurs when uric acid — the final metabolic product of purines — builds up in the body.
If you are at risk of gout, you should also limit the use oyster sauce, which is often added to enhance the flavor of pasta. Oyster sauce is made from concentrated oyster extract and contains purines; even small amounts may influence uric acid production. Additionally, the sodium in oyster sauce can burden kidney function and reduce the body’s ability to excrete uric acid.
It is recommended to use no more than about one teaspoon of oyster sauce. Those who have already experienced gout attacks or have high uric acid levels should avoid it as much as possible.
This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
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