Keto Blanquette de Veau (Creamy Veal Stew)
Keto Creamy Veal Stew
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to confirm NO roux (flour thickener) is used; the sauce should be thickened with cream and/or egg yolk. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and elegant French stew featuring tender pieces of veal and mushrooms, bathed in a rich, velvety white cream sauce. Modified for keto by ensuring no flour-based roux is used, and high-carb vegetables are carefully omitted or limited.
Key ingredients
Veal stew meat, mushrooms, heavy cream, egg yolk (for thickening), veal or chicken broth, butter, lemon juice, herbs (bay leaf, thyme), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucial to confirm NO roux (flour thickener) is used; the sauce should be thickened with cream and/or egg yolk. Omit rice or potatoes. Ask for minimal or no carrots and pearl onions, which are traditional but high in carbs.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Blanquette de Veau, la sauce est-elle épaissie avec crème ou jaune d'œuf, sans farine ? Sans riz ni pommes de terre. Très peu ou pas de carottes et oignons grelots, s'il vous plaît.
For the Blanquette de Veau, please confirm the sauce is thickened with cream/egg yolk, not flour. No rice or potatoes. Minimal or no carrots and pearl onions, please.
Watch out for
Flour in roux, starchy sides (rice, potatoes), high-carb vegetables (carrots, pearl onions).
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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