Drisheen le Oinniúin Uachtarach
Irish Blood Pudding with Creamed Onions
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the drisheen used has minimal or no oat/barley filler (some traditional recipes include it, but many rely on fat for texture). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Irish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Irish blood sausage, often from Cork, pan-fried to a crisp exterior. For keto, it's served with a generous portion of onions slowly cooked in butter and heavy cream, omitting any bread or potato accompaniments typically served with it.
Key ingredients
Drisheen (pork/beef blood, suet/fat, spices, minimal or no oats/barley), butter, yellow onions, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm the drisheen used has minimal or no oat/barley filler (some traditional recipes include it, but many rely on fat for texture). Explicitly request only creamed onions, ensuring no flour-based thickeners in the sauce and no high-carb sides like bread or potatoes.
Watch out for
Traditional drisheen can contain oats or barley (it's crucial to confirm the specific recipe with the restaurant). Onions contribute some carbs. Hidden sugars might be used in the creamed onion preparation. High-carb sides are a significant risk.
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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