Gyu Suteki (Izakaya Style, 塩)
Grilled Beef Steak (Izakaya Style, Salted)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful grilled beef steak, typical of an Izakaya setting. Cooked with salt and pepper, often served with a side of crispy garlic chips, offering a rich umami experience.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, ribeye), coarse salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., canola, grapeseed), fried garlic slices (garlic chips).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet glazes or marinades are used. Request plain salt and pepper seasoning. Omit any potato or rice sides. If offered, confirm garlic chips are fried in oil and not sugar-coated.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
牛ステーキ塩は、甘いタレやマリネなしで、塩胡椒だけで。ジャガイモやご飯はなし。ガーリックチップに砂糖は？
Gyu Suteki (Shio) with plain salt and pepper only. No sweet glazes or marinades. No potato or rice. Are garlic chips sugar-free?
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or marinades (e.g., teriyaki), starchy side dishes (rice, potatoes), hidden sugars in some garlic chip preparations.
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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