鯵の塩焼き
Salt-Grilled Horse Mackerel
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A popular and flavorful small fish, horse mackerel (aji), seasoned lightly with salt and grilled whole until the skin is crispy and the flesh is moist. Often served with a wedge of lemon and can be accompanied by grated daikon (to be omitted for strict keto).
Key ingredients
Whole horse mackerel, salt, cooking oil (for grill/pan), lemon (garnish).
Optional tweaks
None needed, naturally keto. Omit grated daikon (daikon oroshi), which is often served with it and contains some carbs, for stricter keto. Ensure no sugary marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
鯵の塩焼きは、甘い味付けなしで、大根おろしも不要でお願いします。
For the 鯵の塩焼き, please no sugary marinades and omit the grated daikon.
Watch out for
Grated daikon (daikon oroshi) typically served with it contains some carbs and should be omitted or kept minimal. Ensure no sugary sauces are provided.
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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