Keto Fried Tofu in Dashi Broth (Agedashi-style)
Deep-Fried Tofu in Keto Dashi Broth
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato starch or wheat flour for coating; confirm dashi broth is made without mirin or sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Soft tofu lightly fried and served in a warm dashi broth. Traditional versions use potato starch for coating and often contain sugar in the dashi. This keto-modified version ensures a starch-free coating and sugar-free dashi.
Key ingredients
Tofu, keto-friendly coating (e.g., almond flour or arrowroot powder in small amount), dashi broth (konbu, katsuobushi), soy sauce (tamari), scallions, grated daikon, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no potato starch or wheat flour for coating; confirm dashi broth is made without mirin or sugar. Request tamari soy sauce if available.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
揚げ出し豆腐は、衣に片栗粉や小麦粉を使わないでください。出汁はみりん、砂糖なしで。もし可能でしたら、たまり醤油をお願いします。
For the Agedashi-style Tofu, no potato starch or wheat flour coating. Confirm dashi is mirin/sugar-free. Tamari soy sauce if possible, please.
Watch out for
Traditional potato starch coating, hidden sugars in dashi broth and soy sauce.
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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