Räimevorm (Kartulivaba, Kreemjas)
Creamy Baltic Herring Casserole (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are used in the layers. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Estonian dishes.
What it is
A comforting, traditional Estonian layered bake featuring delicate Baltic herring fillets, sautéed onions, and sliced hard-boiled eggs, generously bound together with a rich, creamy sauce and baked until golden brown.
Key ingredients
Baltic herring fillets, onion, hard-boiled eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, butter, fresh dill, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are used in the layers. Ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are added to the creamy sauce. This ensures the casserole remains low-carb.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun kinnitage, et vormis pole kartulit ega muid tärkliserikkaid köögivilju. Palun ärge kasutage kastme paksendamiseks jahu ega tärklist.
Confirm no potatoes or starchy vegetables in layers. Please ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common ingredient in traditional 'vorm' (casserole) dishes. Flour can be used to thicken the creamy sauce, adding hidden carbs.
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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