Hikiniku to Nasu no Itame (Salt/Pepper)
Ground Meat and Eggplant Stir-fry (Salt/Pepper)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory stir-fry featuring tender ground meat (pork or beef) and soft eggplant, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger. This dish avoids traditional sweet Japanese sauces, focusing on umami-rich natural flavors.
Key ingredients
Ground pork/beef, eggplant, garlic, ginger, green onions, tamari (sugar-free soy sauce), salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., avocado or canola oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no mirin or sugar is added to the seasoning. Confirm use of sugar-free tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
みりんや砂糖はなしで、お醤油は糖質オフのたまり醤油でお願いします。
Please ensure no mirin or sugar in seasoning. Use sugar-free tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant-prepared sauces, even if specified as 'salt/pepper' there might be a base seasoning. Eggplant contains moderate carbs.
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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