Buta Hara Shioyaki
Salt-Grilled Pork Belly
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of succulent pork belly, seasoned generously with salt and grilled until crispy on the outside and tender within. A highly satisfying and naturally keto izakaya favorite.
Key ingredients
Pork belly slices, sea salt, black pepper, lemon wedge (optional), yuzu kosho (optional).
Optional tweaks
Generally, no modifications are needed as it's typically just salted and grilled. Confirm no sugary dipping sauces (like a sweet tare or miso sauce) are served, or ask for simple salt, pepper, and lemon.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
豚バラ塩焼きは、甘いタレなどのつけだれは不要です。もしあれば、塩、胡椒、レモンでお願いします。
For Buta Hara Shioyaki, please confirm no sugary dipping sauces are served. I'd prefer simple salt, pepper, and lemon.
Watch out for
Sugary dipping sauces if offered (e.g., sweet soy sauce, sweet miso).
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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