Jägerpfandl (ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen)
Hunter's Pan (Pork/Venison with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce, without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: omit potato dumplings, Spätzle, or other starchy sides. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty pan-fried dish featuring tender pieces of meat (often pork or venison) and wild mushrooms, simmered in a rich cream sauce. Usually served with starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork or venison meat, various wild mushrooms (e.g., Chanterelles), onions, heavy cream, beef broth, butter/oil, paprika, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Omit potato dumplings, Spätzle, or other starchy sides. Confirm the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. Ask for extra cream or butter.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Kartoffelknödel, Spätzle oder stärkehaltige Beilagen. Ist die Rahmsoße ohne Mehl oder Stärke angedickt? Gerne extra Sahne oder Butter.
Please omit potato dumplings, Spätzle, or other starchy sides. Is the cream sauce thickened without flour or starch? Extra cream or butter, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, starchy side dishes (e.g., Knödel, Spätzle, potatoes), onions (moderate carbs).
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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