Kylmäsavuhärkä
Cold Smoked Beef Fillet
Yes, keto as served. About 1.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Delicately thin slices of cold-smoked beef fillet, cured and smoked to perfection. It's a flavorful and naturally low-carb appetizer or light course.
Key ingredients
Beef fillet, curing salt (salt, nitrates, minimal sugar absorption), wood smoke. Served with olive oil, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread, crackers, or other carby accompaniments. Request a simple side of leafy greens or cucumber with olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Kylmäsavuhärkä: ei leipää, keksejä tai hiilihydraattipitoisia lisukkeita. Tilalle yksinkertainen salaatti lehtivihanneksista tai kurkusta oliiviöljyllä.
Kylmäsavuhärkä: no bread, crackers, or carby accompaniments. Request a side of leafy greens or cucumber with olive oil.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or root vegetable salads. Some curing recipes might involve more sugar that isn't fully removed.
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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