Gyutan Shio
Grilled Beef Tongue with Salt
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef tongue, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then grilled, often served with a lemon wedge and sometimes a green onion relish.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, salt, pepper, lemon, optional spring onion relish (with sesame oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet marinades or sauces are used. Served with plain salt. Confirm relish has no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
甘いマリネやソースはなしで。塩だけでお願いします。薬味に砂糖は入っていますか？
Please ensure no sweet marinades or sauces are used. Served with plain salt. Does the relish have sugar?
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a very light touch of sugary seasoning or marinade, though typically it's just salt.
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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