ケト白海老唐揚げ (Keto Shiro Ebi Karaage)
Deep-fried White Shrimp (Low-Carb Coating)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm a low-carb coating (e.g., almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein isolate) is used. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicacy from Toyama Bay, tiny, sweet shiro ebi (white shrimp) are lightly coated in a low-carb flour mixture and deep-fried until exquisitely crispy. Served as a savory appetizer.
Key ingredients
Shiro Ebi (white shrimp), almond flour/coconut flour/whey protein powder, egg, salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., rice bran oil, canola oil - typical restaurant usage).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm a low-carb coating (e.g., almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein isolate) is used. Request no wheat flour, potato starch, or corn starch. Request plain salt, not seasoned salt with sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ケト白海老唐揚げは、小麦粉や片栗粉は使わず、低糖質の衣でお願いします。味付けは普通の塩にしてください。
Keto Shiro Ebi Karaage: please confirm a low-carb coating, no wheat flour or starch. Use plain salt, not seasoned salt with sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional karaage typically uses potato starch or wheat flour. The seasoning blend for the coating might contain hidden sugar. Risk of cross-contamination in shared fryers with high-carb items.
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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