Brandade de Morue
Creamy Salt Cod Puree (without bread or potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, toast, or crackers for serving. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory Provençal emulsion made from rehydrated salt cod, often blended with olive oil, heavy cream, and garlic. It's typically served warm.
Key ingredients
Salt cod, olive oil, heavy cream, garlic, milk (small amount), pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, toast, or crackers for serving. It's crucial to confirm no potatoes are used in the puree, as some traditional versions may include them.
Say this to the waiter (French)
La Brandade de Morue: Sans pain, toast ni crackers, s'il vous plaît. Pourriez-vous confirmer qu'il n'y a pas de pommes de terre dans la purée?
For the Brandade de Morue: No bread, toast, or crackers, please. Please confirm there are no potatoes in the puree.
Watch out for
Some traditional recipes incorporate potato. Milk contains lactose. High risk of being served with bread/toast/crackers.
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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