Katsuo Tataki
Seared Bonito Slices
Yes, with a tweak: request plain seared bonito with just salt and pepper. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh bonito (skipjack tuna) fillet lightly seared over a flame, sliced thick, and often served with a citrusy ponzu dressing, garlic, ginger, and scallions.
Key ingredients
Bonito fillet, garlic slices, ginger slices, scallions, traditionally ponzu sauce (soy sauce, citrus juice, mirin, dashi).
How to make it keto
Request plain seared bonito with just salt and pepper. Ask for no ponzu sauce. If possible, ask for tamari and fresh lemon/lime on the side. Minimize any accompanying onion slices.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
カツオのたたきは、塩胡椒だけでお願いします。ポン酢は不要です。たまり醤油とレモンを別添えで。玉ねぎは少なめに。
For Katsuo Tataki, please serve plain with just salt and pepper. No ponzu. Tamari and fresh lemon on the side, please. Minimize onion slices.
Watch out for
Ponzu sauce (mirin, sugar, soy sauce), large amounts of raw onion slices (often served with it).
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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