Shirayaki Unagi
Plain Grilled Eel (without Sweet Sauce)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Freshwater eel grilled simply with salt, allowing its natural flavor to shine. Unlike the common Kabayaki style, it's served without the sweet tare sauce, making it perfectly keto-friendly. Often accompanied by wasabi, grated daikon, or a light ponzu.
Key ingredients
Freshwater eel (unagi), salt. Optional: wasabi, grated daikon, lemon wedge, keto-friendly ponzu.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet tare sauce is used or provided. If served with ponzu, confirm it's sugar-free or ask for lemon/salt instead.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
白焼き鰻は、甘いタレなしでお願いします。ポン酢は砂糖不使用か、レモンと塩でお願いします。
For Shirayaki Unagi, please serve without sweet tare sauce. If ponzu is offered, confirm it's sugar-free or provide lemon and salt instead.
Watch out for
Traditional ponzu may contain sugar/mirin. Request plain salt/lemon or sugar-free ponzu.
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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