Kawahagi no Nikogori (Keto-Modified)
Thread-sail Filefish Jelly (Sugar-Free Dashi)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or mirin in the dashi broth. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A traditional Japanese cold appetizer made from the gelatinous parts of thread-sail filefish (kawahagi) simmered in a dashi broth until the liquid sets into a delicate jelly. For keto, it's prepared without added sugar or mirin, relying on the savory umami of dashi and a touch of sugar-free soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Thread-sail filefish (kawahagi), dashi, sugar-free soy sauce, ginger, green onion.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or mirin in the dashi broth. Confirm sugar-free soy sauce is used.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
カワハギの煮こごりは、出汁に砂糖やみりんは使わないでください。醤油は糖質オフのものか確認お願いします。
For Kawahagi no Nikogori, please use no sugar or mirin in the dashi. And confirm sugar-free soy sauce is used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in dashi or regular soy sauce, mirin.
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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