Gebratener Chicorée mit Schinken und Käse überbacken
Gratinated Chicory with Ham and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used in any accompanying sauce (e.g., béchamel, which is common). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and savory dish where lightly sautéed Belgian endive (chicory) hearts are delicately wrapped in slices of high-quality cured ham. These bundles are then topped generously with melted Swiss cheese, such as Gruyère, and baked until the cheese is bubbling, golden, and perfectly gratinéed.
Key ingredients
Chicory (Belgian endive), cured ham (e.g., Parma or similar), Gruyère cheese, butter, salt, pepper, cream (optional, for richer sauce).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used in any accompanying sauce (e.g., béchamel, which is common). Request no breadcrumbs for gratination. Confirm the ham is sugar-free. Chicory has some natural carbs, so portion control might be necessary for very strict keto.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Chicorée: Bitte kein Mehl in der Sauce und keine Semmelbrösel zum Überbacken. Bestätigen Sie, dass der Schinken zuckerfrei ist. Danke.
For the Chicorée: no flour in any sauce, please, and no breadcrumbs for gratination. Confirm the ham is sugar-free. Thank you.
Watch out for
Chicory contains natural sugars (manage portion); flour in any cream sauce (request omission or cream only); sugar in cured ham; breadcrumbs used for gratination.
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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