Särä (Keto-Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional slow-cooked lamb dish, usually prepared in an old wooden trough. For a keto version, the lamb is slow-roasted to perfection, rendered with ample fat, and served with non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli instead of the traditional potatoes and carrots. The focus remains on the rich, tender lamb.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, salt, pepper, butter or lamb fat, water, bay leaf, rosemary, onion, cauliflower, broccoli.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are served as a side. Confirm no sugar or flour is added to the cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Särä ilman perunaa ja porkkanaa. Vain keto-vihanneksia lisukkeena. Varmistatteko, ettei keittoliemeen ole lisätty sokeria tai jauhoja?
Särä without potatoes or carrots. Only keto vegetables as a side. Please confirm no sugar or flour in the cooking liquid.
Watch out for
Traditional root vegetables (potatoes, carrots), potential hidden sugars in broths or seasoning mixes.
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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