Rollmops / Bismarckhering (Pickled Herring Platter)
Pickled Herring Platter with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or boiled potatoes. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional cold dish featuring fillets of pickled herring (either rolled with gherkin/onion, or flat) served with raw onion rings. It's a naturally keto-friendly option, provided no bread or potatoes are served.
Key ingredients
Pickled herring, onions, gherkins (for Rollmops), vinegar, water, spices, salt, (potentially small amount of sugar in pickling liquid).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or boiled potatoes. Confirm the pickling liquid doesn't contain excessive sugar.
Watch out for
Often served with boiled potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) or dark rye bread. Pickling liquids can sometimes contain added sugar. Gherkins have minimal carbs.
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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