Gestoofde Groene Asperges met Beenham en Romige Kaassaus
Braised Green Asparagus with Ham and Creamy Cheese Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the cheese sauce is prepared with cream and cheese, avoiding any flour or starch as a thickener. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dutch dishes.
What it is
Tender green asparagus spears, gently braised until perfectly tender-crisp, accompanied by savory slices of cured Dutch ham (beenham) and generously topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. A seasonal favorite, adapted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Green asparagus, thick-cut ham (beenham), heavy cream, mature Dutch cheese (e.g., Gouda, Maasdammer), butter, salt, black pepper, nutmeg.
How to make it keto
Ensure the cheese sauce is prepared with cream and cheese, avoiding any flour or starch as a thickener. Confirm the ham does not contain sugary glazes or marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag bevestigen dat de kaassaus alleen met room en kaas is gebonden, zonder bloem of zetmeel. Bevat de beenham geen suikerachtige glazes?
Could you confirm the cheese sauce is thickened only with cream and cheese, no flour or starch? Also, is the ham free of sugary glazes?
Watch out for
Roux or other starchy thickeners in the cheese sauce. Sugar in ham glaze. Some vegetables can be higher in carbs if portioned excessively.
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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