Blanched Greens with Keto Sesame Dressing (Gomae-style)
Blanched Greens with Keto Sesame Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sesame dressing is prepared without any sugar or mirin. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Blanched spinach or other low-carb greens, dressed with a rich, savory sesame dressing made without sugar. It's a simple yet flavorful vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Spinach or similar greens (e.g., broccoli florets, green beans), toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), erythritol (or similar keto sweetener), a pinch of salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sesame dressing is prepared without any sugar or mirin. Confirm no high-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
青菜のごま和えは、ごまドレッシングに砂糖やみりんを使わないでください。高糖質の野菜は入れないでください。
For Blanched Greens with Keto Sesame Dressing, please ensure the dressing has no sugar or mirin, and no high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional gomae dressing is usually very sweet due to sugar. Some restaurants might include higher-carb vegetables as part of a mixed greens dish.
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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