Japanese Hormone Yaki

Japanese Hormone Yaki is a popular izakaya dish featuring grilled offal (typically pork or beef intestines, heart, or liver) marinated in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. Originating from post-war Japan as a resourceful way to use less desirable cuts, it's now a beloved, flavorful staple of Japanese pub culture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It is a significant source of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, with a rough calorie range of 250-350 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	580 mg
Vitamin B12	8.5 mcg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	5.8 mg
Selenium	32 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Copper	0.6 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.9 mg

Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Hormone Yaki represents the Japanese principle of 'mottainai' (avoiding waste) by transforming offal into a delicacy. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of nutrients often lacking in modern diets, like heme iron and B vitamins.