Wasabi Zuke
Pickled Wasabi Stems
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A pungent and spicy Japanese condiment made from finely chopped, pickled wasabi stems and rhizomes. It delivers a strong wasabi kick and is typically served as a small appetizer or palate cleanser. Naturally very low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Wasabi stems/rhizomes, sake lees (sake kasu), salt
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto; confirm no sugar added (some commercial versions might sweeten, but traditional is savory).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
わさび漬けは砂糖不使用か確認をお願いします。
Please confirm Wasabi Zuke contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Some commercial versions might add sugar. Confirm it's a traditional, unsweetened preparation. Sake lees have minimal carbs but are generally fine.
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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