ホヤ
Sea Pineapple (with Keto Ponzu)
Yes, with a tweak: request sugar-free ponzu sauce. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A unique marine delicacy, especially popular in Tohoku, known for its distinctive briny, slightly bitter, and subtly sweet flavor. It's often served raw (sashimi style) with a side of ponzu sauce, or occasionally grilled.
Key ingredients
Fresh hoya, cucumber slices (optional), sugar-free ponzu sauce (rice vinegar, soy sauce, dashi, citrus juice, erythritol/stevia).
How to make it keto
Request sugar-free ponzu sauce. If opting for grilled hoya, ensure no high-sugar glazes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
ホヤは、糖質オフのポン酢をお願いします。もし焼きなら、甘いタレはなしでお願いします。
For ホヤ, please provide sugar-free ponzu. If grilled, ensure no sugary glazes.
Watch out for
Standard ponzu sauce commonly contains mirin or sugar. Confirm the sauce is sugar-free or request plain.
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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