Witte Pens (Zonder Paneermeel, Keto-Aangepast)
White Pudding Sausage (No Breadcrumbs, Keto-Adapted)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sausage is prepared without breadcrumbs or fillers. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Belgian white pudding sausage, typically made from pork, milk, and spices, pan-fried until golden. This version is modified to explicitly omit breadcrumbs or other high-carb fillers.
Key ingredients
Pork meat, pork fat, milk, spices (e.g., nutmeg, mace), salt, pepper. Pan-fried in butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the sausage is prepared without breadcrumbs or fillers. Request no applesauce or mashed potatoes as accompaniments; opt for mustard and a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Is de Witte Pens bereid zonder paneermeel of vulmiddelen? Graag geen appelmoes of aardappelpuree, maar mosterd en een eenvoudige groene salade.
For the Witte Pens, please confirm it's made without breadcrumbs or fillers. No applesauce or mashed potatoes; I'd like mustard and a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Hidden breadcrumbs/fillers in commercial sausages, trace sugars in spices, traditional accompaniments (applesauce, potato) are very high carb.
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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