Chawanmushi
Savory Steamed Egg Custard
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the dashi broth is made without mirin or sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicate and silky smooth savory egg custard, steamed in a small cup. It's made with dashi broth and typically includes ingredients like chicken, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, offering a subtle umami flavor.
Key ingredients
Eggs, dashi broth (water, kombu, katsuobushi), chicken, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce (low-sugar).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm that the dashi broth is made without mirin or sugar. Request no ginkgo nuts (higher carb) or other potentially carby additions like kamaboko (fish cake). Focus on chicken, shrimp, and mushroom fillings.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
茶碗蒸しは、出汁にみりんや砂糖なしで作れますか？銀杏や蒲鉾は入れないでください。鶏肉、海老、きのこは大丈夫です。
For Chawanmushi, please confirm the dashi has no mirin or sugar. No ginkgo nuts or kamaboko, please. Chicken, shrimp, and mushroom are fine.
Watch out for
Dashi broth often has mirin and/or sugar. Garnishments like kamaboko (fish cake) or ginkgo nuts are carby. Hidden sugars in pre-made dashi concentrates.
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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