Hering in Sahnesauce
Herring Fillets in Cream Sauce (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'ohne Kartoffeln' (without potatoes). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pickled herring fillets served in a rich, tangy cream sauce, often with onions and apple pieces. A classic North German dish. The cream sauce is typically keto-friendly, but traditional serving with potatoes must be avoided.
Key ingredients
Pickled herring fillets, sour cream/crème fraîche, mayonnaise, onions, dill, spices. Some recipes may include apple.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'ohne Kartoffeln' (without potatoes). Inquire about apple content in the sauce; if significant, confirm if a no-apple version is possible or opt for another dish. Stick to the herring and sauce.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Hering in Sahnesauce: Keine Salzkartoffeln. Sahnesoße ohne Zucker/Apfel? Wenn ja, weglassen. Zwiebeln nur wenig.
Hering in Sahnesauce: No boiled potatoes. Cream sauce: no added sugar or apple? If present, omit. Keep onions minimal.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, apple pieces in the sauce (some recipes), hidden sugars in the cream sauce or pickled herring preparation (less common).
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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