Rehrücken (ohne Fruchtsauce, mit Keto-Beilagen)
Saddle of Venison (without fruit sauce, with keto sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without fruit sauces (e.g., cranberry, lingonberry sauce) and no sugary glazes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A prized cut of venison, typically roasted or pan-fried to perfection. Often served with rich, sweet fruit sauces or starchy sides. For keto, request it plain or with savory pan juices, alongside low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Venison saddle, butter/oil, herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request without fruit sauces (e.g., cranberry, lingonberry sauce) and no sugary glazes. Ask for a simple gravy made from pan drippings if available, or just the plain meat. Substitute traditional potato/pasta sides with steamed green vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Rehrücken, bitte. Keine Fruchtsaucen oder zuckerhaltige Glasuren. Statt Kartoffel- oder Nudelbeilagen bitte gedünstetes grünes Gemüse.
Rehrücken, please. No fruit sauces or sugary glazes. Instead of potato or pasta sides, please serve with steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary fruit sauces, sweet glazes, starchy sides (e.g., spaetzle, potato croquettes), flour/sugar in gravy.
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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