Tatami Iwashi
Grilled Dried Baby Sardine Mat
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A unique Izakaya snack made by pressing tiny dried baby sardines into a thin, rectangular 'mat,' then lightly grilling it until crispy. It offers a salty, umami-rich, and slightly smoky flavor.
Key ingredients
Dried baby sardines, salt. Sometimes served with plain soy sauce or a squeeze of lemon.
Optional tweaks
Generally served as-is with no added carbs. Ensure no sugary glazes are applied (highly uncommon for this dish). Use plain soy sauce or tamari if dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
たたみいわしは、甘いタレを使っていませんよね？もしあれば、普通の醤油かたまり醤油でお願いします。
For Tatami Iwashi, please confirm no sugary glazes are used. I'll have plain soy sauce or tamari for dipping.
Watch out for
Very low risk. Potential for hidden sugar if a glaze is applied, but extremely rare for this specific dish.
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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