Keto Buta Bara Pirikara Itame
Spicy Stir-fried Pork Belly Skillet
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the spicy sauce is sugar-free. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of fatty pork belly stir-fried with a spicy, savory sauce (sugar-free) and vegetables like cabbage, bell peppers, and scallions, served in a skillet.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, cabbage, bell peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, chili paste (sugar-free, e.g., gochujang or doubanjiang), low-carb soy sauce, sugar-free mirin, sesame oil, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the spicy sauce is sugar-free. Request high-carb vegetables like carrots or onions be omitted or minimized.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
豚バラピリ辛炒めは、辛いタレを砂糖不使用でお願いします。人参や玉ねぎは入れないか、少なめに。
For the Buta Bara Pirikara Itame, please ensure the spicy sauce is sugar-free. Omit or minimize carrots and onions.
Watch out for
Traditional spicy sauces (pirikara tare) often contain significant sugar. Higher carb vegetables can be an issue.
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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