Berner Platte
Bernese Platter
Yes, with a tweak: strictly avoid all potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty platter featuring a variety of cooked meats and sausages, typically including smoked pork belly, beef, tongue, pork knuckle, and various sausages, served with sauerkraut and green beans.
Key ingredients
Assorted cooked meats (smoked pork belly, beef, tongue, pork knuckle, various sausages like Berner Zungenwurst or Rippli), sauerkraut, green beans. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes.
How to make it keto
Strictly avoid all potatoes. Focus on the meats, sauerkraut, and green beans. Ask if the sauerkraut has added sugar (rare but possible).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zur Berner Platte, bitte keine Kartoffeln. Ist im Sauerkraut Zucker zugesetzt?
For the Berner Platte, please no potatoes. Does the sauerkraut have any added sugar?
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes are a staple side; must be explicitly omitted. Sauerkraut can occasionally have added sugar, especially if not traditionally prepared. Green beans have some carbs; account for a large restaurant portion.
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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