Hammetje met Mosterdsaus
Knuckle of Ham with Mustard Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no mashed potatoes, stoemp, or other high-carb sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and rustic dish featuring a slow-cooked knuckle of ham, often served with a creamy mustard sauce. Traditionally accompanied by mashed potatoes or stoemp, which must be replaced with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle (ham), mustard, cream, stock, seasonings. Served with keto-friendly vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no mashed potatoes, stoemp, or other high-carb sides. Ask for green vegetables (e.g., green beans, cabbage) instead. Confirm the mustard sauce is made with heavy cream and no flour, starch, or added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Geen stoemp of aardappelpuree, graag. Kan ik er groene groenten bij krijgen? Is de mosterdsaus gemaakt met room, zonder bloem of suiker?
No mashed potatoes or stoemp, please. I'd like green vegetables instead. Is the mustard sauce made with cream, no flour or sugar?
Watch out for
Sauce thickened with flour/starch or containing hidden sugars, high-carb side dishes (stoemp/puree, potatoes), some mustards contain sugar.
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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