Fondue Bourguignonne / Chinoise
Meat Fondue (Oil / Broth)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all bread, fries, and high-carb side dishes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A social dining experience where diners cook pieces of raw meat (beef, chicken, veal) in a pot of hot oil (Bourguignonne) or simmering broth (Chinoise) at the table, served with various dipping sauces.
Key ingredients
Cubed raw meat (beef, chicken, veal), hot cooking oil or clear broth. Accompaniments usually include various sauces, pickled vegetables, and bread/fries.
How to make it keto
Omit all bread, fries, and high-carb side dishes. Stick to the meat. Choose sauces carefully – avoid sweet or starchy ones (e.g., curry sauce, cocktail sauce, sweet chili). Opt for mayonnaise, aioli, herb butter, or plain mustard.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Fondue, bitte kein Brot, Pommes oder andere kohlenhydratreiche Beilagen. Ich hätte gerne Mayonnaise, Aioli, Kräuterbutter oder Senf zum Dippen.
For the Fondue, please no bread, fries, or other high-carb sides. I'd like mayonnaise, aioli, herb butter, or plain mustard for dipping.
Watch out for
Bread and fries are standard sides. Many dipping sauces are high in sugar, starches, or other carbs. Pickled vegetables can have sugary brine.
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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