Geschnetzeltes Wildschwein mit Rahmsauce und Rosenkohl
Sliced Wild Boar in Cream Sauce with Brussels Sprouts
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of wild boar, pan-fried and then simmered in a rich and creamy sauce, often with a hint of forest mushrooms. The dish is served with a generous portion of steamed Brussels sprouts, replacing traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Wild boar fillet/loin, heavy cream, beef broth, small amount of onion, mushrooms (e.g., porcini), butter, olive oil, Brussels sprouts, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. Request no Spätzli, potatoes, or rice. Ask for Brussels sprouts or other low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Das Geschnetzelte Wildschwein bitte ohne Spätzli, Kartoffeln oder Reis. Ist die Rahmsauce ohne Mehl oder Stärke angedickt? Ich hätte gern Rosenkohl oder anderes Low-Carb-Gemüse.
Geschnetzeltes Wildschwein, please. Is the cream sauce thickened without flour or starch? No Spätzli, potatoes, or rice. I'd like Brussels sprouts or other low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour thickener in cream sauce, sweet elements in game sauces, higher-carb mushrooms (if used extensively), potato/Spätzli/rice sides.
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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