Lungenbrät (Keto-Edition)
Sliced Lung Stew in Cream Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Swiss dishes.
What it is
A traditional Central Swiss dish made from thinly sliced veal or pork lung, simmered in a creamy, savory sauce often flavored with white wine and herbs. Modified for keto by ensuring no flour is used in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork lung, heavy cream, white wine, onions, butter, beef broth, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream sauce. Served without traditional Rösti or bread. Request a side of low-carb vegetables (e.g., cauliflower mash or steamed green beans).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Mehl oder Stärke zum Andicken der Rahmsoße verwenden. Ohne Rösti oder Brot. Dazu hätte ich gerne kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse, z.B. Blumenkohlpüree oder grüne Bohnen.
No flour or starch to thicken the cream sauce, please. Serve without Rösti or bread. I'd like a side of low-carb vegetables like cauliflower mash or green beans.
Watch out for
Flour/starch for sauce thickening, hidden sugars, traditional high-carb sides (Rösti, bread).
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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