Matjesfilet auf Salatbett
Pickled Herring Fillets on Lettuce Bed
Yes, with a tweak: omit boiled potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Delicate, young herring fillets lightly pickled in a mild, often oil-based brine. Traditionally accompanied by boiled potatoes and a creamy sauce with apples and onions. The keto approach serves the herring on a bed of fresh lettuce or low-carb greens, omitting high-carb sides and sauces.
Key ingredients
Herring fillets, mild brine (water, salt, spices), vegetable oil. Served with a simple side salad and possibly plain sour cream or oil/vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Omit boiled potatoes. Decline creamy sauces that typically contain apples, onions, or sugar. Request a plain salad with oil and vinegar dressing, or just the herring on a simple bed of greens. Ensure the herring itself isn't in a sugary marinade.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, creamy sauces (apples, sugar, thickeners), potential hidden sugars in the brine of pre-packaged herring.
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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