Spek en Eieren
Bacon and Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread, toast, or potatoes (e.g., hash browns, fries) are served with the dish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Dutch dishes.
What it is
A classic and straightforward Dutch breakfast or lunch dish featuring crispy fried bacon served alongside perfectly fried or scrambled eggs. A staple in many cafes and eateries.
Key ingredients
Eggs, bacon, cooking oil or bacon fat, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread, toast, or potatoes (e.g., hash browns, fries) are served with the dish. It should be presented as just the bacon and eggs.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag geen brood, toast of aardappelen (zoals hash browns of friet) bij het spek en de eieren.
No bread, toast, or potatoes (like hash browns or fries) with the bacon and eggs, please.
Watch out for
Standard accompaniments often include toast, bread, or fried potatoes. Sometimes hidden sugars in bacon curing.
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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