蟹甲羅焼き (Kani Kourayaki)
Grilled Crab Meat in Shell
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Sweet, tender crab meat (often snow crab or king crab leg meat) simply grilled in its own shell, sometimes with a touch of sake or butter. This preparation highlights the natural, delicate flavor of the crab without heavy sauces.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab meat (e.g., snow crab or king crab), crab shell, sake, butter (optional), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet sauce, mayonnaise, or other carb-containing ingredients are added. Request plain crab meat with minimal seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
蟹甲羅焼きは、甘いソースやマヨネーズ、糖質を含む材料は使わないでください。シンプルな味付けでお願いします。
蟹甲羅焼きは、甘いソースやマヨネーズ、糖質を含む材料は使わないでください。シンプルな味付けでお願いします。
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a dash of mirin or sugar to enhance sweetness, or serve with a sweet dipping sauce (e.g., ponzu with sugar, or sweet mayo).
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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