Keto Tsukune Nabe
Japanese Meatball Hot Pot (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or mirin is added to the meatballs or the hot pot broth. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful chicken or pork meatballs (Tsukune) gently simmered in a clear, savory dashi broth alongside various keto-friendly vegetables such as napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and shirataki noodles. Served as a complete meal without traditional rice or high-carb dipping sauces.
Key ingredients
Ground chicken or pork (for meatballs), egg, grated ginger, finely chopped green onions (small amount), dashi broth, napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, shirataki noodles, spinach.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or mirin is added to the meatballs or the hot pot broth. Request any accompanying dipping sauces to be sugar-free (e.g., plain soy sauce with lemon, or keto ponzu).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
つくねと出汁に砂糖とみりんなしでお願いします。つけダレは、砂糖なしの醤油レモンかケトポン酢にしてください。
Please ensure no sugar or mirin in the meatballs and broth. For dipping, I need sugar-free sauce, like plain soy sauce with lemon or keto ponzu.
Watch out for
Small amounts of carbs from green onions and mushrooms. Any hidden sugar in the broth or a traditional 'tare' style dipping sauce.
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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