Sauerrahm-Hering
Pickled Herring in Sour Cream
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sour cream sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pieces of pickled herring (often Matjes) marinated in a rich sour cream sauce with onions and spices. Served chilled.
Key ingredients
Pickled herring fillets, sour cream (heavy cream alternative possible for lower carb), onions, apple cider vinegar, oil, dill, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sour cream sauce. Request without any potato or bread sides. Can be served with a side of green salad or sliced radishes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Sauerrahm-Hering bitte ohne Kartoffeln oder Brot. Geht ein grüner Salat oder Radieschen dazu? Ist die Sauerrahmsoße zuckerfrei?
Please serve the Sauerrahm-Hering without potatoes or bread. Can I have a green salad or radishes? Is the sour cream sauce sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pickled herring marinade; sugar added to sour cream sauce; served with potatoes or bread.
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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