Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln und Dill-Sahnesauce (ohne Kartoffeln)
Pickled Herring Fillet with Onions and Dill Cream Sauce (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all potato sides. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicate young herring fillets, lightly brined and pickled, served with raw onions and a creamy dill sauce. A popular Northern German specialty, traditionally served with boiled potatoes which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, onions, heavy cream, dill, mayonnaise (optional for sauce), vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all potato sides. Inquire if the cream sauce contains added sugar or thickeners; request a plain cream sauce with dill if possible. Matjes itself is typically keto.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Keine Kartoffelbeilagen, bitte. Enthält die Dill-Sahnesauce Zucker oder Verdickungsmittel? Geht auch eine einfache Sahnesauce mit Dill?
No potato sides, please. Does the Dill-Sahnesauce contain added sugar or thickeners? Can I have a plain cream sauce with dill if possible?
Watch out for
Cream sauce for Matjes is sometimes sweetened (moderate risk). Pre-marinated Matjes can sometimes contain sugar in the marinade (low risk, but check if buying pre-made).
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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