Filet av Vilt med Kremet Einebærsaus
Game Fillet with Creamy Juniper Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is thickened by cream reduction only, without flour or cornstarch. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Norwegian dishes.
What it is
A tender, pan-seared or roasted fillet of game (e.g., deer, moose, or reindeer) served with a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic juniper berries. This traditional Norwegian pairing is delicious and naturally keto-friendly when accompanied by low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Game fillet (e.g., deer, moose, reindeer), heavy cream, juniper berries (crushed), game or beef stock (sugar-free), butter, salt, black pepper, garlic (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is thickened by cream reduction only, without flour or cornstarch. Confirm the stock used is sugar-free. Request keto-friendly side dishes such as steamed green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, or a cauliflower purée instead of potatoes or traditional root vegetable mashes.
Say this to the waiter (Norwegian)
Til Filet av Vilt: Sausen må være kun fløteredusert, uten mel/stivelse. Buljong sukkerfri. Server med keto grønnsaker, ikke poteter.
Filet av Vilt: Sauce must be cream-reduced only, no flour/starch. Stock sugar-free. Serve with keto vegetables, not potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour or starch-thickened sauces, hidden sugars in stock or seasonings, high-carb side dishes.
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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