Kalfszwezeriken met Champignons en Roomsaus
Veal Sweetbreads with Mushrooms and Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: verify that no flour or other starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refined Belgian delicacy, tender veal sweetbreads, often pan-fried or braised, served in a luxurious, rich cream sauce with earthy sautéed mushrooms. This dish is naturally low-carb if prepared without flour-based thickeners or starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Veal sweetbreads, fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, oyster, cremini), heavy cream, butter, shallots, white wine (reduced), beef broth, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Verify that no flour or other starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. Request no high-carb sides such as mashed potatoes, croquettes, or bread. Opt for a simple side of steamed or sautéed green vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Is de roomsaus zonder bloem of zetmeel? Graag geen aardappelpuree, kroketten of brood. Een portie groene groenten, indien mogelijk.
Please ensure the cream sauce is without flour or starch. No mashed potatoes, croquettes, or bread. A side of green vegetables, if possible.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used in the cream sauce, added sugars in commercial broths or sauces, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, rice, bread), larger amounts of shallots.
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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