Smetanamakkarat
Sausages in Smetana Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sausages are high-meat content with no added fillers or sugars. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried sausages (often pork or mixed meat) served in a creamy Smetana (sour cream) based sauce with onions. A hearty and satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Pork sausages (high meat content), Smetana (or sour cream), onion, butter, mustard, salt, pepper, dill.
How to make it keto
Ensure sausages are high-meat content with no added fillers or sugars. Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour/starch. Served with low-carb sides (e.g., cauliflower mash, green vegetables) instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Saisinko Smetanamakkarat korkealla lihapitoisuudella, ilman lisäaineita tai sokeria? Kastike ilman jauhoa/tärkkelystä. Lisukkeeksi kukkakaalimuusia tai kasviksia, ei perunaa.
Smetanamakkarat: high-meat, filler-free, sugar-free sausages, please. Sauce without flour/starch. Low-carb sides like cauliflower mash or green vegetables, no potatoes.
Watch out for
Sausages can contain fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, potato starch) or hidden sugars. Sauce might be thickened with flour/starch. Traditionally served with high-carb mashed potatoes.
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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