Paistettu Halloumi ja Keto-Puolukkakastike
Fried Halloumi with Keto Lingonberry Sauce (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure lingonberry sauce is sugar-free. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of salty Halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden, served with a sugar-free lingonberry sauce. A popular appetizer or vegetarian light meal in Finland.
Key ingredients
Halloumi cheese, butter or olive oil for frying, fresh or frozen lingonberries, erythritol/stevia (for sauce).
How to make it keto
Ensure lingonberry sauce is sugar-free. Confirm no breading is used on the Halloumi (though typically it's not).
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Voitteko varmistaa, että puolukkakastike on sokeriton? Entä, ettei Halloumissa ole leivitystä?
Please confirm the puolukkakastike is sugar-free. Also, please ensure the Halloumi has no breading.
Watch out for
Lingonberry sauce is usually high in added sugar. Sometimes served with bread or high-carb garnishes.
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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