Hiyayakko
Cold Tofu
Yes, with a tweak: request plain tofu with ONLY salt, grated ginger, scallions, and katsuobushi. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chilled silken tofu block, typically served with various toppings such as grated ginger, scallions, and bonito flakes.
Key ingredients
Silken tofu, grated ginger, chopped scallions, katsuobushi (bonito flakes). Traditionally served with regular soy sauce or ponzu.
How to make it keto
Request plain tofu with ONLY salt, grated ginger, scallions, and katsuobushi. ABSOLUTELY avoid regular soy sauce (contains wheat/sugar), ponzu (mirin/sugar/soy), or any other sweet/saucy toppings. Tamari is an option if available.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
冷奴は、塩、おろし生姜、ネギ、かつお節だけでお願いします。醤油、ポン酢、甘いタレは不要です。たまり醤油はありますか？
For Hiyayakko, please serve plain tofu with only salt, grated ginger, scallions, and katsuobushi. No soy sauce, ponzu, or sweet toppings. Tamari if possible.
Watch out for
Regular soy sauce, ponzu, excessive amount of daikon radish (if served as a topping), any sweet toppings.
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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