Matjes Hausfrauenart (ohne Kartoffeln)
Pickled Herring with Cream Sauce and Onions (no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'ohne Kartoffeln' (without potatoes). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicate fillets of matjes (young brined herring) served in a creamy sauce with sliced onions and apples (apples are traditionally small for flavor but can add carbs). Traditionally served with boiled potatoes, which must be omitted. Ensure the cream sauce and herring brine are low in sugar.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, sour cream/heavy cream, onions, apples (small amount for flavor in sauce), dill, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'ohne Kartoffeln' (without potatoes). Inquire about 'Zucker im Matjes' (sugar in the herring) or 'Zucker in der Soße' (sugar in the sauce). Ask for extra onions and dill instead of apples if possible.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Matjes Hausfrauenart bitte ohne Kartoffeln. Enthält die Soße Zucker oder Zwiebeln? Ich hätte stattdessen lieber extra Dill oder Natur-Sauerrahm.
For Matjes Hausfrauenart, please omit the potatoes. Does the sauce contain sugar or onions? I'd prefer extra dill or plain sour cream instead.
Watch out for
Sugar in the pickling brine of the herring, sugar in the cream sauce (especially if pre-made), apples 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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