Shigureni-style Beef Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Simmered Ginger Beef Skillet (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the simmering sauce is made without mirin or any added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory, aromatic sauce primarily flavored with ginger and a sugar-free soy sauce alternative. It's a rich, umami-packed dish served in a skillet, perfect without rice.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced beef (e.g., ribeye or sirloin), fresh ginger, tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), erythritol (or similar keto sweetener), a splash of sake (most alcohol/carbs evaporate during cooking), neutral cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the simmering sauce is made without mirin or any added sugar. Confirm no starchy thickeners are used. Crucially, order without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
時雨煮風ビーフスキレットは、ご飯なしでお願いします。煮汁は、みりん、砂糖、とろみ粉なしでお願いします。
Please prepare Shigureni-style Beef Skillet without rice. Ensure the simmering sauce has no mirin, added sugar, or starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional shigureni sauces often contain sugar and mirin. Served with rice usually (must omit).
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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