Keto Gyusuji Tamago Toji (Simmered Beef Tendon and Egg Skillet)
Keto Simmered Beef Tendon and Egg
Yes, with a tweak: request the dashi broth to be prepared without sugar or mirin. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-simmered beef tendon (gyusuji) cooked in a rich, savory dashi broth, with egg gently poured over and cooked until softly set. Modified for keto by omitting sugar and mirin from the dashi broth seasoning.
Key ingredients
Beef tendon, eggs, dashi broth, sugar-free soy sauce, keto-friendly mirin alternative (optional), green onions
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dashi broth to be prepared without sugar or mirin. Use sugar-free soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ケト牛すじ卵とじは、出汁に砂糖とみりんを使わず、砂糖不使用の醤油でお願いします。
For Keto Gyusuji Tamago Toji, please make the dashi broth without sugar or mirin, and use sugar-free soy sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional dashi broth for 'toji' dishes often contains mirin and sugar, which must be explicitly omitted.
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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