鯵のなめろう
Minced Horse Mackerel (with Keto Miso)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish be prepared with minimal or no added sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic izakaya dish originating from the Boso Peninsula. Fresh horse mackerel (aji) is finely minced and pounded together with green onions, fresh ginger, and miso paste until it achieves a sticky texture. It is often served on a shiso leaf.
Key ingredients
Fresh horse mackerel, green onions, fresh ginger, sugar-free miso paste (or very low-sugar variant), shiso leaf.
How to make it keto
Request the dish be prepared with minimal or no added sugar. Miso paste naturally contains some carbohydrates from fermentation, but ensure no additional mirin or sugar is added by the restaurant.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
鯵のなめろうは、みりんや砂糖を追加しないでください。
For 鯵のなめろう, please prepare with no added mirin or sugar.
Watch out for
Miso paste, due to its fermentation process, contains some carbohydrates. Additionally, many restaurants use sweetened miso varieties or add extra mirin/sugar to namerou preparations.
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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