Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln und Dill (ohne Kartoffeln/Apfel)
Matjes Herring Fillets with Onions and Dill (No Potatoes/Apple)
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) and confirm no apple or sugar in the sauce or marinade. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Delicately brined young herring fillets, often served cold with thinly sliced raw onions, fresh dill, and sometimes a cream sauce. For keto, ensure no apple is included in the sauce and omit the traditional boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, raw red onions, fresh dill, (optional: sour cream/creme fraiche, cooking oil).
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) and confirm no apple or sugar in the sauce or marinade. If a cream sauce is offered, ask for it plain or with just dill and onions.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, apple in cream sauce, sugary marinades/dressings.
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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