つくね (塩)
Tsukune (Chicken Meatballs, Salt)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Savory grilled chicken meatballs, typically made from ground chicken, egg, ginger, and green onions. Served on skewers and simply seasoned with salt, emphasizing the natural flavors of the chicken.
Key ingredients
Ground chicken, egg, ginger, green onion, salt, black pepper. Grilled.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request 'shio' (salt) seasoning only. It's crucial to confirm that no binding agents like breadcrumbs or potato starch are used in the patty mixture and that no sugary 'tare' (sweet soy glaze) is applied after grilling.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
塩味でお願いします。甘いタレは不要です。つなぎにパン粉や片栗粉は使っていますか？
Salt seasoning only, please. No sugary tare sauce. Are there any breadcrumbs or starch used as binders in the patty?
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use a small amount of breadcrumbs or potato starch as a binder, and 'tare' (sweet soy glaze) is very high in sugar.
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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