栄螺の壺焼き
Grilled Turban Shell (in Shell)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no mirin (sweet cooking wine) or sugar is added to the grilling liquid. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Fresh turban shell grilled in its own shell, often with a savory liquid. The natural juices and umami of the Sazae are the stars of this dish.
Key ingredients
Turban shell (Sazae), sake, salt, minimal soy sauce, water or dashi.
How to make it keto
Confirm no mirin (sweet cooking wine) or sugar is added to the grilling liquid. Request 'shio' (salt) taste, or minimal, sugar-free soy sauce and sake.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
栄螺の壺焼きですが、みりんや砂糖は使っていますか？塩味、または砂糖なしの醤油と酒だけで作れますか？
For Sazae no Tsuboyaki, please confirm no mirin or sugar. Can it be made with just salt, or minimal, sugar-free soy sauce and sake?
Watch out for
Mirin or sugar in the grilling liquid. Some restaurants might add other ingredients or a sweet broth.
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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