Riñones al Jerez (Keto)
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Beef or veal kidneys sautéed and finished in a rich, savory sherry sauce. This offal dish is a flavorful and often overlooked keto gem, naturally high in protein and fat. The keto modification involves ensuring the sauce is not thickened with flour and that the sherry used is dry, with minimal sugar.
Key ingredients
Beef/veal kidneys, butter, onion, garlic, dry sherry, beef broth, parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request dry sherry or minimal use of higher-carb sherry. Ask for no bread or starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para los Riñones al Jerez: ¿la salsa no lleva harina ni almidón para espesar? Con jerez seco, o lo mínimo del dulce. Sin pan ni guarniciones con almidón, por favor.
For the Riñones al Jerez, please confirm no flour or starch thickens the sauce. Use dry sherry, or minimal high-carb sherry. No bread or starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch used as a sauce thickener. Sweetened sherry varieties. Typically served with bread or rice for dipping/soaking up the sauce.
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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