Blanquette de Veau (Keto Cream Sauce with Mushrooms)
Keto Veal Stew in Cream Sauce with Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour (roux) or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of veal shoulder stewed gently in a luxurious, un-thickened white cream sauce, enhanced with earthy mushrooms, and explicitly avoiding traditional carb-heavy vegetables and flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Veal shoulder, button mushrooms, dry white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, egg yolk (for natural thickening), butter, limited onion, limited celery, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour (roux) or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Request omission of traditional carrots and pearl onions, or very minimal amounts. Request no rice or potatoes as an accompaniment.
Watch out for
Traditional Blanquette de Veau is typically thickened with a flour-based roux and includes significant amounts of carrots and pearl onions. It is also commonly served with rice.
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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