Tako Wasabi
Octopus with Wasabi Stem
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A popular Izakaya appetizer consisting of finely chopped raw octopus marinated with fresh wasabi stem, soy sauce, and a hint of sake. It offers a pungent, spicy kick and a unique chewy texture.
Key ingredients
Raw octopus, finely chopped fresh wasabi stem, soy sauce, sake, green onions. May contain a minimal touch of mirin.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no significant amount of sugar or mirin is used in the marinade. Ideally, ask for a simple preparation with soy sauce, wasabi, and sake only.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
たこわさの味付けに、砂糖やみりんは使っていますか？できれば、醤油とわさびと酒だけでシンプルに作っていただけますか？
For the Tako Wasabi, please confirm no significant sugar or mirin in the marinade. Ideally, prepare it simply with soy sauce, wasabi, and sake.
Watch out for
Small amounts of mirin or sugar in the marinade. Regular soy sauce contains wheat.
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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