Matjes
Pickled Herring with Dill Cream and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no boiled potatoes are served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicate, young brined herring fillets, mild in flavor and exceptionally tender, typically served with a fresh dill-cream sauce and thinly sliced raw onions.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, sour cream or creme fraiche, fresh dill, red onion, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no boiled potatoes are served. Confirm the cream sauce contains no added sugar or apple pieces, which are sometimes included in herring preparations.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Matjes, bitte keine Salzkartoffeln. Ist die Sahnesauce ohne Zuckerzusatz oder Apfelstücke?
For the Matjes, please no boiled potatoes. Is the cream sauce without added sugar or apple pieces?
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes are the primary carb risk. Some preparations of Matjes include apples or other fruit in the sauce/salad, adding sugar.
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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