Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln und Kräutersauce (ohne Kartoffeln)
Pickled Herring Fillets with Onions and Herb Sauce (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit boiled potatoes and any apple slices. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Delicate, young pickled herring fillets served with raw onions and a creamy herb sauce, perfect for a refreshing, high-fat, low-carb meal. A Northern German favorite.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, red onions, sour cream or quark, fresh herbs (dill, chives), spices.
How to make it keto
Omit boiled potatoes and any apple slices. Confirm that the creamy herb sauce is not sweetened; request a simple sour cream or quark-based sauce with fresh herbs if possible.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Salzkartoffeln und keine Apfelscheiben. Ist die Kräutersauce ungesüßt? Geht stattdessen eine einfache Sauerrahm-/Quarksoße mit frischen Kräutern?
No boiled potatoes or apple slices. Is herb sauce unsweetened? Prefer a simple sour cream or quark sauce with fresh herbs.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, apple slices, hidden sugars in creamy sauces or marinades for the 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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