Keto Ankake Tofu (Sugar-Free Sauce)
Thick-Sauced Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request the 'ankake' sauce to be made without sugar or mirin. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Silken or firm tofu served with a savory, thickened sauce (ankake style) brimming with keto-friendly vegetables like mushrooms and spinach. The sauce is prepared without sugar and typically uses a low-carb thickener or is naturally reduced.
Key ingredients
Tofu (silken or firm), dashi broth, soy sauce (sugar-free), cooking oil, mushrooms (shiitake, shimeji), spinach, ginger, garlic, xanthan gum (for thickening, optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially request the 'ankake' sauce to be made without sugar or mirin. Ensure no cornstarch or potato starch is used for thickening; if thickening is needed, ask for it to be reduced naturally or with a keto-friendly thickener. Confirm no carb-heavy additions.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
あんかけ豆腐は、あんかけを砂糖、みりん、片栗粉、芋澱粉なしで作ってください。糖質の高い具材もなしでお願いします。
For the Ankake Tofu, please make the sauce without sugar, mirin, cornstarch, or potato starch. No carb-heavy additions, please.
Watch out for
Traditional ankake sauce contains sugar/mirin and is often thickened with cornstarch or potato starch. Ensure all these are omitted or substituted.
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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