Keto Forloren Skildpadde med Oksetunge og Kødboller
Keto Mock Turtle Soup with Ox Tongue and Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening the broth. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Danish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A luxurious and deeply flavorful Danish stew, traditionally known as 'Mock Turtle Soup.' This keto version features tender, slow-cooked ox tongue, savory pork and beef meatballs, and hard-boiled eggs, all in a rich, Madeira-infused beef broth. A unique and comforting dish.
Key ingredients
Ox tongue, ground pork/beef (for meatballs), eggs, Madeira wine, beef broth, heavy cream (optional), butter, bay leaves, peppercorns, onions, celery, salt, pepper, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening the broth. Omit any root vegetables typically found in traditional versions. Ensure Madeira wine has minimal sugar content, as most alcohol will cook off.
Say this to the waiter (Danish)
Til Keto Forloren Skildpadde: Ingen mel/stivelse i bouillonen tak. Udelad venligst rodfrugter, og tjek Madeira-vinen for minimalt sukkerindhold.
For the Keto Forloren Skildpadde: Please ensure no flour or starch in broth. Omit root vegetables. Confirm minimal sugar in Madeira wine.
Watch out for
Trace sugars from Madeira wine. Small amounts of carbs from onions and celery.
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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