Hühnerleber im Speckmantel (ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen)
Chicken Liver Wrapped in Bacon (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice, mashed potatoes). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
Succulent chicken livers, carefully wrapped in strips of smoky bacon and then pan-fried or baked until the bacon is crispy and the liver is tender. This rich, savory dish is naturally keto when served without its common high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken liver, bacon strips, butter/oil for cooking, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice, mashed potatoes). Opt for a simple green salad or sautéed low-carb vegetables like spinach, green beans, or asparagus.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Hühnerleber bitte ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen wie Kartoffeln, Reis oder Kartoffelpüree. Dazu einen grünen Salat oder gebratenes kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse.
For the Hühnerleber, no starchy sides like potatoes, rice, or mashed potatoes. I'd like a green salad or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Bacon marinades can sometimes contain sugar or dextrose. Ensure no flour dusting on the liver before wrapping. Some restaurants might serve with a sweet onion relish.
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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