Kanamaksapasteet
Chicken Liver Pate
Yes, with a tweak: request *no bread or crackers* as accompaniment. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Estonian dishes.
What it is
A rich and smooth spread made from chicken livers, often sautéed with onions, then blended with butter and cream (or sometimes brandy/wine) and seasoned. Served chilled. Traditionally served with Keto bread or low-carb crackers.
Key ingredients
Chicken livers, butter, onion, cream, salt, pepper, optional: brandy/cognac, herbs. (Bread omitted).
How to make it keto
Request *no bread or crackers* as accompaniment. Confirm no sugar is added to the pate (typically not, but possible).
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Kanamaksapasteet, palun ilma leiva ja kräkkeriteta. Kas pateele pole suhkrut lisatud?
Chicken liver pâté, no bread or crackers, please. Please confirm no added sugar in the pâté.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the bread/crackers served alongside. While rare, some recipes might include a touch of sugar or fruit preserves (e.g., cranberries) for flavor balance, so it's worth checking.
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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