Matjesfilet (Ohne Kartoffeln oder Brot)
Pickled Herring Fillets with Sour Cream and Onions (No Potatoes or Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: omit boiled potatoes and bread, which are standard accompaniments. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Matjes are young, lightly brined herring fillets, a popular delicacy in northern Germany. They are typically served with a creamy sauce, onions, and dill.
Key ingredients
Matjes herring fillets, sour cream, red onions, fresh dill, white wine vinegar (optional).
How to make it keto
Omit boiled potatoes and bread, which are standard accompaniments. Ensure the sour cream sauce is not sweetened; traditional recipes are not. Focus on the herring, sour cream, and fresh onions/dill.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Salzkartoffeln und kein Brot. Ist die Sauerrahmsoße ungesüßt?
No boiled potatoes or bread, please. Is the sour cream sauce unsweetened?
Watch out for
Potatoes, bread. Some industrial pickled herring or sour cream sauces might contain added sugar, though traditional Matjes preparations are usually low carb.
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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