Rei Shabu (Keto-Modified)
Chilled Sliced Pork with Keto Sesame or Ponzu Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: ensure pork is plain boiled, not marinated in sugary sauces. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork, quickly boiled and then chilled, served over crisp greens and often with cucumber. Accompanied by a refreshing, sugar-free sesame dressing or keto ponzu sauce.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced pork, lettuce, cucumber, keto sesame dressing (tahini, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, erythritol) or keto ponzu (tamari, lemon/lime juice, dashi, erythritol).
How to make it keto
Ensure pork is plain boiled, not marinated in sugary sauces. Request sugar-free dressing/ponzu. Confirm no high-carb garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
冷しゃぶは、豚肉は甘い味付けなしで茹でたものをお願いします。ドレッシングかポン酢は糖質オフで、糖質の高い薬味は抜きでお願いします。
For Rei Shabu, please ensure plain boiled pork, no sugary marinade. I need sugar-free dressing or ponzu. No high-carb garnishes.
Watch out for
Traditional sesame dressings and ponzu sauces contain high amounts of sugar and mirin. Verify custom preparation.
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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