Keto Unagi Don

Keto Unagi Don is a delightful low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese eel rice bowl, featuring tender grilled eel glazed with a rich, sugar-free teriyaki sauce, served over a bed of cauliflower rice. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with healthy fats and protein, making it perfect for a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Unagi (grilled eel) - 200 grams
• Cauliflower rice - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 4 tablespoons
• Mirin (sugar-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sake - 1 tablespoon
• Stevia or erythritol - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Nori sheets - 1 for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sweetener. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Place the grilled eel on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush with half of the teriyaki sauce. Bake for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
4. While the eel is baking, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
5. Once the eel is done, remove it from the oven and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
6. To serve, place a generous portion of cauliflower rice in each bowl, top with the sliced eel, and drizzle with the remaining teriyaki sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and strips of nori.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from eel, which support heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic and low-carb diets.

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