ねぎま (塩)
Chicken Thigh and Scallion Skewers (Salt Seasoned)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Classic yakitori skewers featuring succulent pieces of chicken thigh alternated with sections of scallion or Japanese leek (negi), grilled over charcoal and seasoned solely with salt ('shio'). This is a naturally keto-friendly option when ordered without the sweet tare (soy glaze).
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh, green onion (negi), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure 'shio' (salt) seasoning only is used, explicitly requesting no 'tare' (sweet soy glaze).
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ねぎまは塩だけでお願いします。タレは使わないでください。
For the negima, please season with salt only, no tare sauce.
Watch out for
The main carb risk is the sweet tare sauce; confirm it's prepared 'shio' style.
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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