Hauki Smetanassa
Pike in Sour Cream Sauce with Dill
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sour cream sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
A classic Finnish preparation of pike, often baked or gently simmered, immersed in a rich, tangy sour cream and dill sauce. Served with fresh dill and keto-friendly green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pike fillets, sour cream (smetana), heavy cream, fresh dill, onion, butter, salt, pepper, lemon juice, keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., steamed spinach or green salad).
How to make it keto
Ensure the sour cream sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. Omit any potato or rice sides. Check for added sugars in the sour cream if pre-made.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Hauki Smetanassa: Tarkista, ettei smetanakastikkeessa ole jauhoja tai tärkkelystä. Ei peruna- tai riisilisukkeita. Varmista smetana sokerittomaksi.
Hauki Smetanassa: Ensure sour cream sauce is not flour/starch thickened. Omit potato/rice sides. Check for added sugars in sour cream.
Watch out for
Flour or starch thickeners in the sauce, high-carb side dishes (e.g., potatoes), small amounts of carbs from onions.
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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