Kushiyaki (塩 Shio)
Assorted Salt-Grilled Skewers (Non-Chicken)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY MUST order 'shio' (salt) seasoning only. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Skewers of various meats (e.g., pork belly, beef tongue, beef short ribs), seafood (e.g., shrimp, scallops), or low-carb vegetables (e.g., shiitake mushrooms) grilled over charcoal and seasoned simply with salt.
Key ingredients
Various proteins (pork belly, beef, shrimp, scallops), mushrooms, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: ABSOLUTELY MUST order 'shio' (salt) seasoning only. Explicitly state 'no tare sauce' or other sweet glazes. Avoid skewers with high-carb vegetables like bell peppers, onions, potatoes, or lotus root. Stick to meat, seafood, and mushrooms.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
串焼きは『塩』だけでお願いします。タレや甘い味付けは不要です。ピーマン、玉ねぎ、芋、蓮根は避け、肉、魚介、きのこの串でお願いします。
For Kushiyaki, please only 'shio' (salt) seasoning. No tare sauce or sweet glazes. Only meat, seafood, and mushroom skewers. No bell peppers, onions, potatoes, or lotus root.
Watch out for
Tare' sauce (high sugar, mirin, soy sauce), any sweet marinades, high-carb vegetables on skewers.
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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