Mozuku Su (Keto-Modified)
Mozuku Seaweed in Keto Vinegar Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free vinegar dressing. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Thin strands of Mozuku seaweed, known for its distinctive slippery texture and high fucoidan content, served chilled in a light, refreshing, and sugar-free vinegar dressing.
Key ingredients
Mozuku seaweed, rice vinegar, water, sugar-free tamari (soy sauce substitute), keto-friendly sweetener (e.g., erythritol), grated ginger (optional), thin-sliced cucumber (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a sugar-free vinegar dressing. Traditional 'su' (vinegar) dressings often contain significant amounts of sugar and mirin.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
もずく酢は、酢の物をみりんも砂糖もなしで、完全に砂糖不使用の味付けにしてください。
For Mozuku Su, please use a completely sugar-free vinegar dressing. No mirin or added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional sunomono/vinegar dressings often contain sugar and mirin.
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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