Sillilajitelma (Keto-Ystävällinen)
Assortment of Pickled Herrings (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure that any mustard or cream-based sauces for the herring are sugar-free or very low in sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Finnish cold appetizer or light meal featuring a selection of various pickled herring preparations, such as herring in clear brine, mustard sauce (keto-friendly), or sour cream and dill. Served without rye bread.
Key ingredients
Various types of pickled herring (e.g., in clear brine, mustard-dill, sour cream-onion), fresh dill, red onion. Accompanied by hard-boiled eggs or fresh cucumber slices.
How to make it keto
Ensure that any mustard or cream-based sauces for the herring are sugar-free or very low in sugar. Omit traditional rye bread or crispbread and serve with low-carb alternatives like cucumber slices.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Voisitteko varmistaa, että sillin kastikkeet ovat sokerittomia? Saanko tämän kurkkuviipaleiden kera, ilman ruis- tai näkkileipää.
Please ensure any sauces for the herring are sugar-free. I'd like this with cucumber slices, no rye bread or crispbread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades in some pickled herring varieties (especially sweet varieties), high-carb sauces, traditional rye bread or potatoes served alongside.
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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