Tête de Veau
Boiled Calf's Head with Gribiche Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A traditional French dish consisting of boiled calf's head meat, often served with a piquant gribiche sauce (a mayonnaise-based sauce with capers, cornichons, herbs, and hard-boiled eggs).
Key ingredients
Calf's head (meat, skin, tongue, sometimes brains), mirepoix for poaching (onions, carrots, celery), Gribiche sauce: mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, capers, cornichons, parsley, tarragon, chervil, Dijon mustard.
Optional tweaks
This dish is naturally keto-friendly. Just ensure no high-carb sides are offered (e.g., potatoes). The small amount of carrots/onions in the poaching liquid contributes negligible carbs to the meat itself.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from cornichons, capers, and vegetables in the poaching liquid. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to gribiche or vinaigrette, but it's generally not typical for this dish.
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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