Keto Kinpira Gobo (Sugar-Free Stir-fried Burdock Root)
Sugar-Free Stir-fried Burdock Root and Carrots
Yes, with a tweak: must request sugar-free soy sauce, keto-friendly mirin alternative, and artificial sweetener instead of sugar/honey. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Japanese side dish featuring julienned burdock root (gobo) and carrots, stir-fried until tender-crisp. Modified for keto by replacing traditional sugar and mirin with sugar-free sweeteners and a keto-friendly soy sauce alternative.
Key ingredients
Burdock root, carrots, sesame oil, sugar-free soy sauce, keto-friendly mirin alternative, erythritol/monk fruit, red chili flakes (optional), sesame seeds
How to make it keto
Must request sugar-free soy sauce, keto-friendly mirin alternative, and artificial sweetener instead of sugar/honey.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ケトきんぴらごぼうは、砂糖不使用の醤油、みりん風調味料、人工甘味料でお願いします。
For Keto Kinpira Gobo, please use sugar-free soy sauce, a keto mirin alternative, and artificial sweetener instead of sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional kinpira uses sugar and mirin (high sugar content). Carrots and burdock root contain moderate carbs, so portion control is recommended.
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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