Nasu Miso Itame (Keto-Modified)
Stir-fried Eggplant with Keto Miso
Yes, with a tweak: request sugar-free miso paste, sugar-free soy sauce, and ensure no mirin or sake are used in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Eggplant slices stir-fried with a savory miso-based sauce. The keto version requires a sugar-free miso paste, sugar-free soy sauce, and omission of mirin or sake, prepared with ample cooking oil.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, miso paste (sugar-free), garlic, ginger, soy sauce (sugar-free), cooking oil (e.g., sesame oil or vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Request sugar-free miso paste, sugar-free soy sauce, and ensure no mirin or sake are used in the sauce. Specify no added sugar. Be mindful of hidden sugars if ordered from a general menu.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
茄子味噌炒めは、砂糖不使用の味噌と醤油でお願いします。みりん、酒、砂糖は一切加えないでください。
For Nasu Miso Itame, please use sugar-free miso paste and sugar-free soy sauce. No mirin, sake, or added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Sugar/mirin in traditional miso paste, sake, sugary soy sauce, cross-contamination with carb-heavy ingredients in a shared wok or pan.
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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