Gebackenes Hirn (Natur)
Fried Calf's Brain (Unbreaded)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Austrian dishes.
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2gTotal carbs
0gFibre
40gProtein
60gFat
700Calories
What it is
Pan-fried calf's brain, typically served unbreaded and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. A traditional, rich offal dish.
Key ingredients
Calf's brain, butter/lard, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading is used. Ask for it 'natur' or 'unpaniert'.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte das Gebackene Hirn natur und unpaniert servieren.
Please serve the Gebackenes Hirn natur, without breading.
Watch out for
None, if prepared correctly.
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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