Okonomiyaki (Keto-modified)
Keto Cabbage & Pork Pancake
Yes, with a tweak: made with shredded cabbage and egg as the binder instead of wheat flour. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory pancake made with shredded cabbage and eggs as the base instead of flour, mixed with pork belly slices, grilled on a teppan. Topped with a sugar-free okonomiyaki sauce, keto-friendly mayonnaise (small amount), and bonito flakes.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, eggs, pork belly, green onions, dashi (sugar-free), erythritol/monk fruit (for sauce), mayonnaise (keto-friendly).
How to make it keto
Crucially, made with shredded cabbage and egg as the binder instead of wheat flour. Request a sugar-free okonomiyaki sauce. Confirm absence of flour in the batter.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
お好み焼きは、小麦粉ではなくキャベツと卵を繋ぎでお願いします。ソースも砂糖なしで。
Please make the Okonomiyaki with shredded cabbage and egg as the binder, no wheat flour. And a sugar-free okonomiyaki sauce, please.
Watch out for
Traditional okonomiyaki is flour-based and loaded with sugar in the sauce. This dish requires significant modification to be keto-friendly.
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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