Śledzie w Śmietanie
Herring in Sour Cream
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Salt-cured herring fillets served in a rich sour cream sauce, often with finely chopped onions and dill. A classic Polish appetizer, naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Salted herring fillets, sour cream (full-fat), red onion, dill, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the sour cream sauce. Confirm no bread or potatoes on the side. Ask if the sour cream contains stabilizers or thickeners (though usually minimal).
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Śledzie w Śmietanie proszę bez cukru w sosie. Podane bez pieczywa i ziemniaków. Czy śmietana zawiera stabilizatory lub zagęszczacze?
For Śledzie w Śmietanie, please ensure no sugar in the sauce. No bread or potatoes. Does the sour cream have stabilizers or thickeners?
Watch out for
Potential for added sugar in industrial sour cream or sauce, or served with high-carb sides (e.g., rye bread).
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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