Witte Asperges met Ham en Ei (met Hollandaisesaus)
White Asparagus with Ham and Egg, Hollandaise (Potatoes Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (often served with 'nieuwe aardappeltjes'). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dutch food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Dutch spring delicacy featuring tender white asparagus, served with slices of cooked ham, hard-boiled eggs, and a rich, buttery Hollandaise sauce. The traditional accompaniment of potatoes is omitted for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
White asparagus, cooked ham, hard-boiled eggs, Hollandaise sauce (egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (often served with 'nieuwe aardappeltjes'). Confirm Hollandaise is made traditionally without flour or sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag geen aardappelen, alstublieft. Kunt u bevestigen dat de Hollandaisesaus traditioneel is bereid, zonder bloem of suiker?
No potatoes, please. Can you confirm the Hollandaise sauce is made traditionally, without flour or sugar?
Watch out for
Asparagus has moderate carbs. Hollandaise can sometimes be made with flour as a thickener in lower-quality restaurants.
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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