Yuba An Kake (Keto-Modified)
Tofu Skin with Keto Savory Thickened Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar or mirin in the sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicately steamed yuba (tofu skin) served with a warm, savory thickened dashi-based sauce. For a keto version, the sauce is prepared without sugar or mirin, and thickened minimally with a keto-friendly agent or a naturally reduced broth, ensuring a rich umami flavor without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Yuba (tofu skin), dashi broth, sugar-free soy sauce, ginger, green onions, optional: keto-friendly thickener (e.g., xanthan gum).
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar or mirin in the sauce. Request minimal or keto-friendly thickener (avoid cornstarch/potato starch).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
湯葉あんかけは、あんに砂糖やみりんはなしでお願いします。とろみは最小限か、片栗粉・コーンスターチ以外の低糖質のものでお願いします。
For Yuba An Kake, please confirm no sugar or mirin in the sauce. Use minimal or keto-friendly thickener, no cornstarch/potato starch.
Watch out for
Starch-based thickeners (cornstarch, potato starch), hidden sugar in dashi/soy sauce, mirin.
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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