Dobin Mushi
Steamed Seafood and Mushroom Teapot Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An elegant clear dashi broth soup served in a small teapot, containing various seafood (shrimp, white fish) and seasonal mushrooms (like matsutake), steamed to perfection. A light and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Dashi broth (konbu, katsuobushi), shrimp, white fish (e.g., snapper), chicken, matsutake mushrooms (or other mushrooms), mitsuba, ginkgo nuts (small amount), lime.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or mirin is added to the dashi broth. Ensure ginkgo nuts are used sparingly as they contain some carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
土瓶蒸しは、出汁に砂糖やみりんは入れないでください。銀杏は少量でお願いします。
For the Dobin Mushi, please confirm the dashi broth has no sugar or mirin. Use ginkgo nuts sparingly, please.
Watch out for
Small amounts of carbs from certain mushrooms or ginkgo nuts if consumed in large quantities. Ensure no hidden sugars in the 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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