Suimono
Clear Dashi Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm NO mirin or sugar in the broth. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A light and elegant clear soup with a dashi base, seasoned subtly with salt and a hint of soy sauce, often containing delicate pieces of seafood, chicken, or tofu and a few seasonal vegetables.
Key ingredients
Dashi (katsuobushi, kombu), salt, a touch of soy sauce, protein (e.g., a few slices of white fish, shrimp, or chicken breast), and minimal low-carb garnish (e.g., mitsuba, thin mushroom slices).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm NO mirin or sugar in the broth. Avoid any high-carb garnishes like mochi, lily bulb, or excess starchy vegetables. Focus on clear broth and protein.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
吸い物は、出汁にみりんや砂糖を使っていませんね？餅、百合根、澱粉質の野菜はなしでお願いします。
For Suimono, please confirm no mirin or sugar in the broth. No mochi, lily bulb, or starchy vegetables. Just clear broth and protein.
Watch out for
Mirin/sugar in broth, soy sauce, high-carb garnishes.
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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