Poron Maksa ja Paistetut Sienet
Reindeer Liver with Sautéed Mushrooms
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried reindeer liver, a delicacy in Finnish game cuisine, often served simply with sautéed wild mushrooms. This dish is naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Reindeer liver, butter, wild mushrooms (e.g., chanterelles, porcini), onion (small amount), salt, black pepper, a splash of heavy cream (optional).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour is used for dredging the liver or thickening any mushroom sauce. Ensure any accompanying items (e.g., lingonberry jam) are omitted or replaced with a keto-friendly alternative (e.g., sugar-free berry sauce if available, or just extra butter).
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Poron Maksa ja Paistetut Sienet: Ei jauhoja maksan panerointiin tai sienikastikkeen suurustukseen. Puolukkahillo pois tai sokeriton vaihtoehto, muuten lisävoita.
Poron Maksa ja Paistetut Sienet: Please no flour for dredging liver or thickening sauce. Omit lingonberry jam; extra butter or sugar-free berry sauce if possible.
Watch out for
Flour dredging for the liver, traditional high-carb accompaniments like mashed potatoes or sugary lingonberry jam.
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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