Keto Komochi Konbu Tsukudani (Sugar-Free)
Simmered Herring Roe on Kelp (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sugar-free' (砂糖不使用, satou fushiyou) or 'mirin-free' (みりん不使用, mirin fushiyou) preparation, as tsukudani is typically quite sweet. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Herring roe attached to kelp, simmered in a savory dashi and soy sauce base, modified to be completely sugar-free. A rich, umami-packed appetizer or side dish.
Key ingredients
Komochi konbu (herring roe on kelp), dashi broth, sugar-free soy sauce, a touch of keto-friendly sweetener (optional), water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sugar-free' (砂糖不使用, satou fushiyou) or 'mirin-free' (みりん不使用, mirin fushiyou) preparation, as tsukudani is typically quite sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
子持ち昆布の佃煮は、砂糖やみりんを使わずに作ってください。
I'd like the Komochi Konbu Tsukudani to be prepared without sugar or mirin, please.
Watch out for
Traditional tsukudani relies heavily on sugar and mirin for its flavor profile. This must be strictly 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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