Poron sydän
Reindeer Heart
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Reindeer heart is a flavorful and nutrient-dense offal, often prepared by slow-cooking or braising. It offers a unique gamey taste and is naturally very low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Reindeer heart, broth (beef or game), onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or starch is used in any accompanying sauces. Request plain low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans) as a side instead of potatoes or root vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Onko Poron sydämen kastike ilman jauhoa tai tärkkelystä? Lisukkeeksi haluaisin keitettyjä kasviksia kuten parsakaalia tai vihreitä papuja, en perunoita tai juureksia.
For Poron sydän, confirm no flour/starch in sauce. I'd like plain low-carb vegetables (broccoli/green beans) as a side, not potatoes or root vegetables.
Watch out for
Sauces or gravies might be thickened with flour/starch. Traditional servings often include high-carb sides like mashed potatoes or root vegetable purees.
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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