湯葉揚げ
Deep-fried Tofu Skin (with Keto Dashi)
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free dashi broth or served simply with salt. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Fresh yuba (tofu skin) lightly deep-fried until golden and crispy, offering a delicate, slightly chewy texture with a subtle soy flavor. Typically served with a light dashi broth, which must be sugar-free for keto, or simply with a sprinkle of salt.
Key ingredients
Fresh yuba, frying oil (e.g., canola, vegetable), dashi broth (kombu, katsuobushi), sugar-free soy sauce, optional grated ginger/green onions.
How to make it keto
Request a sugar-free dashi broth or served simply with salt. Avoid any traditional sweet dipping sauces or mirin in the dashi.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
湯葉揚げは、塩で、またはみりんや砂糖なしの出汁でお願いします。甘いタレは避けてください。
For Yuba-age, please serve with salt, or with a dashi broth that has no mirin or added sugar. No sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Traditional dashi often includes mirin (sugar); sweet dipping sauces will add carbs.
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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