Asari Sakamushi
Sake Steamed Clams
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no mirin or sugar is added to the broth. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh clams steamed in a broth of sake (Japanese rice wine), butter, garlic, and a touch of soy sauce, garnished with scallions.
Key ingredients
Fresh clams (asari), sake, butter, garlic, soy sauce, scallions.
How to make it keto
Confirm no mirin or sugar is added to the broth. Request very light use of soy sauce or tamari, and ensure it's not a sweet version.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
あさり酒蒸しは、出汁にみりんや砂糖を使っていませんね？醤油かたまり醤油は控えめに、甘くないもので。
For Asari Sakamushi, please confirm no mirin or sugar in the broth. Light, unsweetened soy sauce or tamari only, please.
Watch out for
Sake (contains carbs, but most evaporate during cooking, some residual carbs remain), soy sauce, potential mirin/sugar in broth.
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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