Hirn mit Ei
Pan-fried Brain with Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, robust dish consisting of pan-fried calf or pork brain, often scrambled or cooked with eggs, seasoned simply. A rich and nutrient-dense offal specialty.
Key ingredients
Calf/Pork brain, eggs, butter/lard, salt, pepper, parsley.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no bread or other starchy sides are served. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener or coating for the brain.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Hirn mit Ei bitte kein Brot oder stärkehaltige Beilagen. Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass kein Mehl zum Andicken oder Panieren verwendet wird.
For the Hirn mit Ei, please ensure no bread or starchy sides. Please confirm no flour is used as a thickener or coating.
Watch out for
Bread or potato sides. Rare instances of flour coating if not specified 'natur'.
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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