Gekochter Schinken mit Kren (ohne Brot)
Boiled Ham with Horseradish (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or rolls are served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
Slices of tender, usually lightly smoked, boiled ham served cold with a generous portion of freshly grated horseradish. Modified by excluding the traditional bread accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Boiled ham (Gekochter Schinken), fresh grated horseradish, pickled gherkins (without sugar).
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or rolls are served. Confirm horseradish is fresh and not mixed with sugary sauces. Opt for sugar-free pickled gherkins or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Gekochter Schinken mit Kren, bitte ohne Brot oder Semmeln. Ist der Kren frisch und nicht mit Zucker vermischt? Dazu zuckerfreie Essiggurken oder einen einfachen grünen Salat.
Gekochter Schinken mit Kren without bread or rolls, please. Is the horseradish fresh and not mixed with sugary sauces? Can I have sugar-free gherkins or a green salad?
Watch out for
Sugary horseradish preparations, hidden sugars in commercially brined ham, bread served automatically, sugary pickled gherkins.
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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