Gebratenes Gansl (ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen)
Roasted Goose (without carb sides, unsweetened red cabbage)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato dumplings ('ohne Kartoffelknödel') and no sugary sauces (e.g., berry sauces). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A festive dish of perfectly roasted goose, typically served with red cabbage and potato dumplings. For keto, the goose should be served with unsweetened red cabbage or other low-carb vegetables, omitting all starchy sides and sugary sauces.
Key ingredients
Whole goose, salt, pepper, marjoram, optional unsweetened red cabbage (cabbage, vinegar, caraway), butter/goose fat.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato dumplings ('ohne Kartoffelknödel') and no sugary sauces (e.g., berry sauces). Ask for the red cabbage to be prepared without sugar or apples ('Rotkraut ohne Zucker/Äpfel') or substitute with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Gebratenen Gansl, bitte keine Kartoffelknödel. Auch keine zuckerhaltigen Saucen. Geht das Rotkraut ohne Zucker und Äpfel?
For the Gebratenes Gansl, no potato dumplings, please. No sugary sauces. Can the red cabbage be prepared without sugar or apples?
Watch out for
Potato dumplings, sugary sauces, red cabbage often prepared with sugar/apples.
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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