Weißer Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Schinken
White Asparagus with Hollandaise and Ham (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no new potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular seasonal dish (Spargelzeit) featuring tender white asparagus spears, traditionally served with a rich, buttery Hollandaise sauce and slices of cooked ham. Modified by omitting the usual new potatoes.
Key ingredients
White asparagus, butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, pepper (for Hollandaise). Cooked ham (often Westphalian or similar).
How to make it keto
Strictly request no new potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). Confirm Hollandaise is made with traditional ingredients (butter, egg yolk, lemon) and not a flour-thickened sauce or packet mix with added sugar. Melted butter is always a safe alternative.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Keine Salzkartoffeln, bitte. Ist die Hollandaise traditionell zubereitet, ohne Mehl oder Zucker? Sonst bitte geschmolzene Butter.
No new potatoes, please. Is the Hollandaise traditionally made, without flour or sugar? Otherwise, plain melted butter.
Watch out for
New potatoes are the default side. Pre-made Hollandaise sauces can contain starches or sugar. Some restaurants might serve bread on the side.
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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