Konnyaku Steak
Pan-fried Konjac (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request that the accompanying sauce be sugar-free and mirin-free. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Konjac (konnyaku) is a root vegetable product with virtually no digestible carbs. When prepared 'steak-style,' it's pan-fried and can be seasoned simply with a keto-friendly sauce.
Key ingredients
Konjac block, cooking oil, keto-friendly sauce (e.g., soy sauce, dashi, ginger, no mirin/sugar).
How to make it keto
Request that the accompanying sauce be sugar-free and mirin-free. Ensure it's pan-fried simply with oil and basic seasonings, avoiding any pre-made sweet glazes.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
こんにゃくステーキは、ソースを砂糖とみりん抜きでお願いします。甘いタレは使わず、油とシンプルな調味料で焼いてください。
For Konnyaku Steak, please ensure the sauce is sugar-free and mirin-free. Pan-fry simply with oil and basic seasonings, no sweet glazes.
Watch out for
Sugary sauces (traditional preparations often contain mirin and sugar).
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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