Keto Kawaebi Karaage (Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating)
Deep-fried River Shrimp with Low-Carb Coating
Yes, with a tweak: request a low-carb coating alternative (e.g., almond flour, protein powder, or simply egg wash) instead of traditional wheat or potato starch. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small, whole river shrimp (kawaebi) lightly coated in a keto-friendly alternative to flour, deep-fried until crispy. A popular crunchy snack, served with salt and lemon.
Key ingredients
River shrimp, keto-friendly flour alternative, salt, lemon
How to make it keto
Request a low-carb coating alternative (e.g., almond flour, protein powder, or simply egg wash) instead of traditional wheat or potato starch. Confirm frying oil is keto-friendly (e.g., lard, tallow, avocado oil, but often canola/soy in restaurants).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
Keto Kawaebi Karaageは、小麦粉や片栗粉ではなく、低糖質の衣でお願いします。揚げ油もケトフレンドリーなものか確認できますか？
For Keto Kawaebi Karaage, please use a low-carb coating like egg wash, not wheat or potato starch. Also, confirm you use a keto-friendly frying oil.
Watch out for
Traditional karaage coatings are typically potato starch or wheat flour, which are high in carbs. Frying oils might be high in omega-6 (e.g., canola, soybean oil).
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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