ケト鮪ぬた
Keto Tuna with Sugar-Free Miso Vinaigrette
Yes, with a tweak: the 'nuta' sauce must be prepared without any added sugar or mirin. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh chunks of maguro (tuna) and typically blanched scallions or other low-carb vegetables (like cucumber) tossed in a savory and tangy miso vinaigrette that has been specially modified to be sugar-free. It's a refreshing and flavorful appetizer.
Key ingredients
Maguro (tuna), Scallions (blanched), Cucumber slices, Keto miso vinaigrette (red miso, rice vinegar, dashi, keto sweetener or none, sesame oil).
How to make it keto
Crucially, the 'nuta' sauce must be prepared without any added sugar or mirin. Confirm the restaurant can make a truly sugar-free version of this classic Japanese vinaigrette.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ぬたのタレは、みりんや砂糖を一切使わず、糖質ゼロで作れますか？
Can you confirm the nuta sauce is made completely sugar-free, without mirin or added sugar?
Watch out for
Traditional miso vinaigrette (nuta sauce) contains significant amounts of sugar and mirin. Even red miso contains some carbohydrates naturally.
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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