Maksapihvit (Keto-Modified)
Pan-Fried Liver Steaks with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request liver to be pan-fried without any flour dredging or breading. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pan-fried beef (or calf) liver steaks, often gently floured and cooked in butter. For a keto version, ensure no flour coating, served with a rich, unsweetened cream sauce and a side of green, non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, butter, heavy cream, onion, salt, black pepper, asparagus or green beans.
How to make it keto
Request liver to be pan-fried without any flour dredging or breading. Ask for a simple cream sauce without thickeners (flour/starch) or added sugar. Omit traditional mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. Request a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Maksapihvit paistettuna ilman jauhoja/leivitystä. Kermakastike ilman sakeutusaineita/sokeria. Ei perunamuusia/puolukkahilloa. Vähähiilihydraattisia kasviksia lisukkeeksi.
Maksapihvit, no flour/breading. Simple cream sauce, no thickeners/sugar. No mashed potatoes/lingonberry jam. Side of low-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Traditional flour coating, lingonberry jam, mashed potatoes, potential flour/starch in cream sauce.
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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