玉子豆腐
Chilled Egg Custard
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A smooth, savory chilled custard made from eggs and dashi broth, typically served cold with a light garnish. It has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to a savory panna cotta.
Key ingredients
Eggs, dashi broth, sugar-free soy sauce, salt, (optional: very light garnish of mitsuba, a tiny sliver of ginger, or a few drops of keto ponzu).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the dashi or soy sauce. Confirm no kuzu starch or other thickeners are used. Usually inherently keto.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
だしや醤油に砂糖は入れないでください。葛粉などのとろみ付けも無しでお願いします。
Please ensure no sugar is added to the dashi or soy sauce, and no kuzu starch or other thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Sugar in dashi broth or soy sauce. Some commercial dashi contains sugar.
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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