胡麻鯵 (ケト変更)
Keto Sesame Horse Mackerel Sashimi
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free sesame dressing, ensuring no mirin or added sugar. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Fresh horse mackerel (aji) sashimi dressed in a rich, savory, and sugar-free sesame-soy sauce. A specialty from Kyushu, highlighting the fish's freshness and the aromatic, nutty dressing. Served chilled.
Key ingredients
Fresh horse mackerel (aji) sashimi, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce (sugar-free), dashi (sugar-free), sugar-free mirin alternative, sesame oil, grated ginger, chopped scallions.
How to make it keto
Request a sugar-free sesame dressing, ensuring no mirin or added sugar. Confirm it is served as sashimi, not over rice.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
胡麻鯵は砂糖なしの胡麻だれでお願いします。みりんや砂糖は使わず、ご飯なしの刺身でお願いします。
Please make the 胡麻鯵 with a sugar-free sesame dressing. No mirin or added sugar, and serve as sashimi, not over rice.
Watch out for
Sugar in traditional dressing; mirin.
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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