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Smoked Sheep's Head with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit potatoes and traditional sugared kålrabistappe (mashed rutabaga). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional, rustic and very fatty Norwegian delicacy from Western Norway, consisting of a smoked and boiled sheep's head. The meat, fat, and skin are rich and flavorful. Served keto-modified with non-starchy vegetables instead of traditional potato and kålrabistappe.
Key ingredients
Smoked sheep's head, butter, salt, pepper, keto-friendly steamed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower).
How to make it keto
Request to omit potatoes and traditional sugared kålrabistappe (mashed rutabaga). Ask for plain steamed or roasted keto vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans with butter.
Say this to the waiter (Norwegian)
Ingen poteter eller sukret kålrabistappe, takk. Kan jeg få dampede eller ovnsbakte lavkarbo-grønnsaker som brokkoli/blomkål med smør i stedet?
No potatoes or sugared kålrabistappe. Can I get plain steamed/roasted keto vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower) with butter instead?
Watch out for
Traditional kålrabistappe is often heavily sweetened. Ensure any accompanying sauces or purees are sugar-free and not starch-thickened. Served with potatoes by default.
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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