Ankimo
Monkfish Liver (Steamed, with Keto Ponzu)
Yes, with a tweak: the crucial modification is to ensure the ponzu sauce is made without mirin or added sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Known as the 'foie gras of the sea,' monkfish liver is steamed to a silky texture, typically served chilled with green onions and ponzu sauce. The liver itself is naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Monkfish liver, cooking sake (for steaming), green onions, momiji oroshi (grated daikon with chili), ponzu sauce (soy sauce, citrus juice, dashi).
How to make it keto
The crucial modification is to ensure the ponzu sauce is made without mirin or added sugar. Confirm any daikon radish garnish is minimal due to its carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
あん肝のポン酢は、みりんや砂糖なしでお願いします。大根おろしは糖質が気になるので少なめにできますか？
For Ankimo, please ensure the ponzu sauce is made without mirin or added sugar. Also, please keep the daikon radish garnish minimal.
Watch out for
Sugary ponzu sauce (most common restaurant versions contain mirin/sugar), large quantities of daikon radish.
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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