油揚げ焼き
Grilled Thin Fried Tofu (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet glaze, teriyaki sauce, or pre-soaked sweet dashi. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Thin, deep-fried tofu pouches (aburaage) grilled until they are crispy and lightly browned. This simple preparation showcases the tofu's texture. Can be served plain, with a squeeze of lemon, or with a sugar-free soy sauce and grated ginger.
Key ingredients
Aburaage (thin fried tofu), Lemon wedge or Keto-friendly soy sauce, Grated ginger (optional), Shichimi togarashi (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no sweet glaze, teriyaki sauce, or pre-soaked sweet dashi. Serve plain, with lemon, or with a confirmed sugar-free soy sauce and ginger.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
甘いタレや照り焼きはなしで、プレーンでお願いします。レモンか、砂糖不使用のお醤油と生姜でお願いします。
Please serve plain, without sweet glaze or teriyaki. Lemon, or sugar-free soy sauce and ginger is fine.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might pre-soak aburaage in a sweet dashi or serve it with a high-sugar glaze. Always confirm preparation details.
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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