Wafu Suteki
Japanese Style Steak
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be very simple – soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, explicitly asking for *no* mirin or sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic beef steak (often sirloin or ribeye) prepared with Japanese flavors. It's typically pan-fried or grilled and served with a simple soy-based sauce often enhanced with garlic and ginger.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin, ribeye), cooking oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (low-sugar).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request the sauce to be very simple – soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, explicitly asking for *no* mirin or sugar. Alternatively, ask for the steak plain with just salt and pepper, and use a side of plain low-sugar soy sauce or butter. Avoid any accompanying rice or potato.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
和風ステーキのソースは、醤油、にんにく、生姜だけで、みりんや砂糖は入れないでください。または、塩胡椒だけで。ご飯やポテトは不要です。
For Wafu Suteki, please make the sauce with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger only; no mirin or sugar. Or, just plain with salt and pepper. No rice or potato.
Watch out for
The 'wafu' sauce often contains mirin and sugar. Garlic chips might be carby. Side dishes like potato or rice are common. Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces or marinades.
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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