Gebratene Kalbsbries
Pan-fried Veal Sweetbreads (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flouring or breading. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
Delicately pan-fried veal sweetbreads, renowned for their tender texture and rich flavor. Traditionally, they might be lightly floured before frying and served with potato purée or rice. For keto, it must be prepared without flour and served without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Veal sweetbreads, butter, salt, black pepper, optional fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, chives).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flouring or breading. Ensure it is pan-fried in butter or oil (not deep-fried in breadcrumbs). Request without any starchy side dishes (e.g., potatoes, rice, dumplings). Confirm sauce (if any) is not thickened with flour/starch or contains sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Gebratene Kalbsbries bitte ohne Mehl oder Panade, in Butter/Öl gebraten. Ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen. Ist die Soße ohne Bindemittel und Zuckerzusatz?
Gebratene Kalbsbries, please, no flouring or breading, pan-fried in butter/oil. No starchy sides. Can you confirm the sauce is free of thickeners and sugar?
Watch out for
Flour coating on sweetbreads, sugary glazes or reduction sauces, starchy side dishes (e.g., potato purée, rice, knödel).
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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