Blanquette de Veau
Veal Blanquette in Creamy Sauce with Mushrooms (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or potatoes on the side. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting French veal stew, featuring tender pieces of veal and mushrooms simmered in a delicate, creamy white sauce. This keto version ensures the sauce is primarily cream-based with minimal or no flour thickeners and is served without the traditional rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Veal shoulder or breast, mushrooms, pearl onions (small quantity), heavy cream, egg yolks (for liaison), butter, veal broth, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or potatoes on the side. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with a significant amount of flour (roux). Ask for additional low-carb vegetables like green beans or asparagus if available.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pas de riz ni de pommes de terre avec la Blanquette. La sauce est-elle sans farine ou avec très peu ? Puis-je avoir plus de haricots verts ou d'asperges, s'il vous plaît ?
No rice or potatoes with the Blanquette, please. Can you confirm the sauce is not heavily flour-thickened? Could I have extra green beans or asparagus instead?
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use a roux (flour-based thickener) for the sauce. Served traditionally with white rice. Small amounts of carrots or peas might be included.
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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