Hasenpfeffer (Keto-Edition)
Braised Hare Stew with Mushrooms (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory traditional Swiss stew featuring tender pieces of wild hare slow-braised in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, herbs, and spices. Prepared without traditional flour thickeners and served with low-carb vegetables instead of carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Hare meat, red wine, mushrooms (e.g., wild mushrooms, champignons), onions, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), bacon/pancetta, juniper berries, thyme, bay leaf, heavy cream (optional), butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request no sugar in the sauce or marinade. Must be served without traditional accompaniments like Spätzli, Polenta, or potatoes. Ask for a side of steamed green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Mehl, Stärke oder Zucker in Soße/Marinade verwenden. Ohne Spätzli, Polenta oder Kartoffeln servieren. Dazu hätte ich gerne gedämpftes grünes Gemüse.
Please ensure no flour, starch, or sugar in the sauce/marinade. Serve without Spätzli, Polenta, or potatoes. I'd like steamed green vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Flour/starch for sauce thickening, hidden sugars in tomato paste or wine reduction, traditional high-carb sides if not explicitly avoided.
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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