牛すじポン酢
Beef Tendon with Ponzu Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure ponzu is sugar-free. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tendon, often chilled or lightly warmed, served with a tangy ponzu sauce. A classic izakaya appetizer that is rich in collagen and flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef tendon, dashi broth, ponzu sauce (sugar-free soy sauce, citrus juice like yuzu/lemon, dashi, sugar-free mirin), green onions, (optional: thinly sliced ginger).
How to make it keto
Ensure ponzu is sugar-free. Request no daikon oroshi (grated daikon) or a very minimal amount, as it contains some carbs. Confirm no sugar is used in the tendon preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
牛すじポン酢は、糖質オフのポン酢と、牛すじに砂糖を使わないでください。大根おろしは抜きか、ごく少量でお願いします。
For 牛すじポン酢, ensure sugar-free ponzu and no added sugar in the tendon. No daikon oroshi, or just a minimal amount.
Watch out for
Sugar in commercially prepared ponzu sauce, mirin, and daikon oroshi (if served).
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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