Blanquette de Veau (Keto Modified)
Creamy Veal Stew with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be thickened only with heavy cream and/or egg yolks (liaison), or naturally reduced, explicitly avoiding any flour/roux. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional and comforting French veal ragout, consisting of tender pieces of veal and sliced mushrooms simmered in a delicate, creamy white sauce. The sauce is typically thickened with a roux (flour and butter) and served with rice or potatoes. For a keto version, the roux must be entirely avoided, and the starchy sides replaced with low-carb alternatives.
Key ingredients
Veal stew meat, mushrooms, pearl onions (small amount), chicken or veal stock, heavy cream, egg yolks (for liaison), butter, herbs (thyme, bay leaf). Keto sides like steamed broccoli or green beans.
How to make it keto
Request the sauce to be thickened only with heavy cream and/or egg yolks (liaison), or naturally reduced, explicitly avoiding any flour/roux. Limit pearl onions or omit them. Replace rice/potatoes with non-starchy vegetables such as steamed green beans or asparagus.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Blanquette de Veau, la sauce doit être sans farine, s'il vous plaît. Sans pommes de terre, riz, carottes ni petits pois.
For the Blanquette de Veau, please ensure the sauce is made without flour. No potatoes, rice, carrots, or peas, please.
Watch out for
Flour/roux in sauce, significant pearl onions and carrots (if included), non-keto sides (rice, 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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