Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Schinken (ohne Kartoffeln)
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Ham (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit traditional boiled potatoes. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A seasonal German delicacy featuring tender white asparagus spears served with a rich, buttery Hollandaise sauce and slices of cooked ham. A perfect keto meal when potatoes are omitted.
Key ingredients
White asparagus, butter, egg yolks, lemon juice (for Hollandaise), cooked ham.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit traditional boiled potatoes. Confirm Hollandaise sauce is made from scratch with butter and egg yolks, without flour or sugar. Ask for simply cooked ham, not glazed or processed.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Spargel bitte keine Kartoffeln. Bitte bestätigen, dass die Hollandaise von Grund auf, ohne Mehl oder Zucker zubereitet wird. Schinken bitte einfach, nicht glasiert.
For the Spargel, please omit potatoes. Confirm Hollandaise is made from scratch, without flour or sugar. Ham should be simply cooked, not glazed.
Watch out for
Traditional boiled potatoes are a standard accompaniment. Some restaurants might use pre-made Hollandaise sauces that contain thickeners or starches. Sugars in some processed hams.
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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