Keto Zaru (Konjac/Zucchini Noodles)
Chilled Konjac/Zucchini Noodles with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: substitute soba noodles with konjac or zucchini noodles. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A refreshing chilled noodle dish, re-imagined for keto. Konjac or zucchini noodles replace traditional soba, served with a savory, sugar-free dashi-based dipping sauce and garnished with shredded nori and green onions.
Key ingredients
Konjac noodles or spiralized zucchini noodles, dashi broth, tamari (sugar-free), erythritol/stevia, rice vinegar (small amount), shredded nori, sliced green onions.
How to make it keto
Substitute soba noodles with konjac or zucchini noodles. Ensure the dipping sauce (tsuyu) is prepared without sugar or mirin. Confirm no wheat flour in dashi.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
そば麺ではなく、こんにゃく麺かズッキーニ麺でお願いします。つけ汁は砂糖とみりん不使用でお願いします。
Please use konjac or zucchini noodles instead of soba. The tsuyu dipping sauce must be sugar-free, without mirin.
Watch out for
Traditional tsuyu contains significant sugar and mirin. Even small amounts of rice vinegar can contain carbs. Watch out for added toppings that might be high carb.
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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