Hautatud metskitse liha koorekastmes (kartulivaba)
Braised Roe Deer in Cream Sauce (potato-free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch, or only with a minimal, negligible amount. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of slow-braised roe deer meat, a popular Estonian game meat, served in a rich and savory cream sauce, typically with onions and mushrooms. Presented without potatoes or other starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Roe deer meat, onion, mushrooms, heavy cream, beef broth, butter or oil, juniper berries, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch, or only with a minimal, negligible amount. Request no lingonberry jam or other sweetened preserves often served with game. Serve with green vegetables or a side salad.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun kinnitage, et kastmes pole jahu ega tärklist. Ei soovi pohlamoosi, vaid rohelisi köögivilju või salatit.
Please confirm the sauce has no flour or starch. No lingonberry jam, just green vegetables or a side salad.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugar in broth or prepared sauces, sweetened lingonberry jam, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, rice).
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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