ケト肉豆腐
Keto Beef and Tofu Simmered Dish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or mirin is used in the simmering liquid. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef and firm tofu simmered in a savory dashi-based broth. The keto version uses a sugar-free soy sauce and keto sweetener to achieve the rich, umami flavor without the added carbs. Often garnished with green onions.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced beef, firm tofu, dashi, sugar-free soy sauce, keto-friendly sweetener, sake (trace carbs), green onions.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or mirin is used in the simmering liquid. Confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or burdock root (common in traditional versions) are added. Ask for extra green onions.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ケト肉豆腐は、煮汁に砂糖とみりんなしで、じゃがいも、人参、ごぼうなどのでんぷん質野菜も入れないでください。ネギを多めにお願いします。
For the ケト肉豆腐, please no sugar or mirin in the broth, and no starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or burdock root. Extra green onions, please.
Watch out for
Traditional Niku Dofu uses significant sugar and mirin. Potatoes or carrots might be present as traditional additions; ensure their omission.
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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