Matjesfilets mit Zwiebeln und Sauerrahm (ohne Kartoffeln)
Pickled Herring Fillets with Onions and Sour Cream (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the boiled potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) or other potato sides. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicately brined and pickled young herring fillets (Matjes), a popular seafood dish in Germany, especially in the north. Served with thinly sliced raw red onions and a creamy sour cream sauce. The traditional potato accompaniment is omitted.
Key ingredients
Matjes (pickled herring fillets), red onion, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the boiled potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) or other potato sides. Confirm no sugar is added to the sour cream sauce beyond natural dairy sugars, and that the herring marinade itself is low-sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes (major risk), hidden sugars in sour 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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