Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln und Sahnesoße
Matjes Herring Fillets with Onions and Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: omit boiled potatoes or dark bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicate, young herring fillets (matjes) cured in a mild brine, served with sliced onions and a creamy dill sauce. Traditionally accompanied by potatoes or black bread, which should be omitted.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, sour cream/creme fraiche, onions, dill, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit boiled potatoes or dark bread. Confirm no added sugar in the cream sauce. Matjes itself is keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Äpfel in der Sahnesoße. Die Salzkartoffeln weglassen. Sind die Gewürzgurken zuckerfrei?
No apples in the cream sauce, please. Please omit the boiled potatoes. Are the gherkins sugar-free?
Watch out for
Potatoes, black bread, added sugar in the cream sauce or 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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