Keto Japanese Curry (Roux-Free, Cauliflower)
Keto Japanese Curry with Chicken/Beef and Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: omit traditional flour-based roux, potatoes, and carrots. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Japanese-style curry, reimagined without the traditional flour-based roux and high-carb vegetables. Features tender pieces of chicken or beef stewed with keto-friendly vegetables such as cauliflower florets, mushrooms, and a limited amount of onion in a deeply flavored, spiced, and sugar-free broth. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs or beef stew meat, cauliflower florets, shiitake mushrooms, small amount of onion, garlic, ginger, keto-friendly curry powder blend, chicken/beef broth, unsweetened coconut milk (for creaminess), sugar-free soy sauce, neutral cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucial: Omit traditional flour-based roux, potatoes, and carrots. Replace with cauliflower florets. Ensure all curry seasonings and broth are entirely sugar-free. Request no rice or other carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ケトカレーは、ルー、じゃがいも、人参なしで、カリフラワーでお願いします。カレーに砂糖は使わず、ご飯や炭水化物系の付け合わせも不要です。
For the Keto Japanese Curry, please no flour roux, potatoes, or carrots. Use cauliflower instead. Ensure no sugar in the curry, and no rice or carb sides.
Watch out for
Onions (in large quantities), hidden sugars in pre-made curry powders or bases, traditional high-carb vegetables.
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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