明太豚バラ焼き (Mentaiko Buta Bara Yaki)
Grilled Pork Belly with Spicy Cod Roe
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Crisp, succulent slices of pork belly are grilled or pan-fried to perfection, then generously topped with spicy mentaiko. The rich, fatty pork pairs exquisitely with the piquant and briny flavors of the cod roe, creating a deeply satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, spicy pollock roe (mentaiko)
Optional tweaks
Ensure pork belly is simply grilled or pan-fried with salt and pepper, without any sugary marinades or sauces. Confirm mentaiko is a standard preparation without excessive sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
明太豚バラ焼きは、豚バラを塩胡椒のみで。甘いタレはなしでお願いします。明太子は砂糖が多くないか確認できますか？
For Mentaiko Buta Bara Yaki, please grill pork belly with salt and pepper, no sugary marinades or sauces. Confirm mentaiko isn't excessively sugary.
Watch out for
Mentaiko marinade can contain very small amounts of sugar or sake; any accompanying sauces or glazes could 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.
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