Keto Hormon-yaki (Sugar-Free Tare Style)
Grilled Offal with Sugar-Free Tare Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free tare sauce (no mirin or added sugar); grilling should use minimal to no carby marinades. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Grilled beef or pork offal (intestines, liver, heart, etc.) seasoned with a rich, savory 'tare' (sauce). This keto version uses a specially prepared sugar-free tare to maintain flavor without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Assorted beef or pork offal, tamari soy sauce, sake, dashi, garlic, ginger, sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol), cooking oil, scallions.
How to make it keto
Request a sugar-free tare sauce (no mirin or added sugar); grilling should use minimal to no carby marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ホルモン焼きは、砂糖やみりんを使わない、糖質オフのタレでお願いします。マリネ液も糖質が少ないものか、使わないでください。
For the Hormon-yaki, please use a sugar-free tare sauce (no mirin or added sugar). Use minimal to no carby marinades for grilling.
Watch out for
Traditional tare sauces are typically sweet with mirin and sugar. Some offal marinades can also contain sugar.
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.
More on the Japanese menuAll 389 Japanese dishes ›
