Juusto-Kinkkupaistos (Keto-ystävällinen)
Ham and Cheese Bake (Keto-friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or other starches are used as binders or thickeners in the bake. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
A savory, comforting bake featuring diced ham and a generous blend of various Finnish cheeses (e.g., Emmental, Oltermanni), bound together with cream and eggs. This dish is inherently low-carb and makes for a satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Diced ham, mixed hard/semi-hard cheeses, eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, chives or other herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or other starches are used as binders or thickeners in the bake. Ensure the ham used is sugar-free or low-sugar. Request to be served without any carby accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Varmistattehan, ettei paistoksessa ole jauhoja tai tärkkelystä ja kinkku on sokeriton. Tarjoilkaa ilman korkeakarppisia lisukkeita.
Please confirm no flour or starch is used in the bake, and the ham is sugar-free. Serve without any carby accompaniments.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a binder, hidden sugars in ham, served with carby side dishes.
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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