Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln (ohne Brot und Kartoffeln)
Young Pickled Herring Fillets with Onions (without bread and potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit any bread (e.g., Schwarzbrot) and boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Delicately cured young herring fillets, a traditional North German delicacy, typically served with thinly sliced raw onion rings. The keto version omits the customary bread or potato accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets (cured), raw onion rings, dill (optional).
How to make it keto
Omit any bread (e.g., Schwarzbrot) and boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). It's important to inquire if the matjes itself is overly sweetened in its marinade, as some commercial versions can contain significant sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ich hätte das Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln bitte ohne Brot und Salzkartoffeln. Ist die Matjes-Marinade zuckerfrei oder zuckerarm?
I'd like the Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln without bread or Salzkartoffeln. Is the Matjes marinade sugar-free or low-sugar?
Watch out for
Bread, potatoes, hidden sugars in herring marinade.
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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