Yaki Nasu
Grilled Eggplant with Ginger
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Japanese eggplant (nasu) grilled until tender and often served simply with grated ginger and a light soy sauce. A delicious and naturally low-carb vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Japanese eggplant, cooking oil (sesame or vegetable), grated ginger, soy sauce (minimal), green onions (garnish).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary glazes (e.g., miso glaze) are used. Ask for minimal soy sauce or tamari. Ensure it's simply grilled with oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
焼きなすは、甘いタレ（味噌など）をかけませんよね？油、塩、胡椒でシンプルに焼いて、醤油は少なめ、またはたまり醤油でお願いします。
For Yaki Nasu, please confirm no sugary glazes are used. Grill simply with oil, salt, and pepper. Minimal soy sauce, or tamari if available.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes (e.g., miso-dengaku style), excessive soy sauce (contains some carbs).
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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