Rehleber mit Salbei und Speck
Deer Liver with Sage and Bacon (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to dredge the liver before frying. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Swiss dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried tender deer liver, quickly seared to perfection with aromatic fresh sage leaves and crispy bacon. A rich, flavorful game offal dish, distinct from other liver preparations.
Key ingredients
Deer liver (sliced), bacon, fresh sage leaves, butter or cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or starch is used to dredge the liver before frying. Serve without traditional high-carb sides like polenta, potatoes, or Rösti.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zur Rehleber: Bitte ohne Mehl oder Stärke braten. Und keine Polenta, Kartoffeln oder Rösti als Beilage, danke.
For the Rehleber, please ensure no flour or starch is used. And no polenta, potatoes, or Rösti as sides, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch coating on the liver. High-carb side dishes. Small amounts of hidden sugars in bacon.
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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