Hokke Hiraki
Grilled Atka Mackerel
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A popular izakaya dish featuring a butterflied Atka mackerel, salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and juicy. Known for its rich, fatty flavor.
Key ingredients
Whole Atka mackerel, sea salt, lemon wedge (optional), grated daikon (optional).
Optional tweaks
Generally, no modifications are needed as it's typically just salted and grilled. Confirm no sugary glazes or sauces are used post-grilling. Limit or omit grated daikon.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ほっけは、焼いた後に甘いタレやソースをかけませんよね？大根おろしは少なめか、なしでお願いします。
For Hokke Hiraki, please confirm no sugary glazes or sauces are used after grilling. Please limit or omit the grated daikon.
Watch out for
Sugary dipping sauces (rare for this dish), large portions of grated daikon.
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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