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Pickled Herring in Cream Sauce with Onions and Apple (no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes ('Salzkartoffeln'). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Marinated herring fillets (Bismarckhering) steeped in a rich, tangy sour cream sauce, typically with sliced onions and often small pieces of apple for balance. Served without the usual boiled potatoes, focusing on the creamy fish.
Key ingredients
Pickled herring fillets, sour cream, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, onions, small amount of apple, dill, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes ('Salzkartoffeln'). Inquire about added sugar in the cream sauce or marinade for the herring, as traditional recipes often include it for flavor balance. Request minimal apple or omission if possible.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar in the cream sauce and/or herring marinade, higher carb content from onions and apples in the sauce (even in small amounts), thickeners in the sauce.
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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