Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Kochschinken
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Cooked Ham
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A quintessential seasonal German dish featuring tender, steamed white asparagus spears, generously topped with rich, creamy Hollandaise sauce, and served with slices of cooked ham (Kochschinken).
Key ingredients
White asparagus, butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, cooked ham (pork), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) are served, as they are a traditional accompaniment. Confirm Hollandaise sauce is freshly made and sugar-free. Inquire about any added sugars in the cooked ham (usually minimal).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Kochschinken, bitte. Ohne Salzkartoffeln. Ist die Hollandaise frisch und zuckerfrei? Und der Kochschinken auch zuckerfrei?
Spargel with Sauce Hollandaise and Kochschinken, please. No Salzkartoffeln. Is the Hollandaise freshly made and sugar-free? Is the Kochschinken sugar-free?
Watch out for
Potatoes (always served traditionally), Hollandaise sauce (sometimes pre-made with starches or thickeners, though less common for true Hollandaise), ham (can have curing sugars).
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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