Jellied Eels
Traditional Jellied Eels
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 English dishes.
What it is
A traditional East End delicacy featuring chunks of stewed eel set in a savory, spiced aspic (jelly) made from the natural gelatin of the eels. Served cold.
Key ingredients
Eel, water, vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns, nutmeg, lemon peel, salt.
Optional tweaks
Typically no modifications needed as it's naturally keto. Just confirm no sugar or high-carb thickeners are added to the stock.
Watch out for
Extremely rare, but check for any commercial preparations that might add sugar or starch to the jelly.
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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