Rehrücken
Saddle of Venison with Wild Mushrooms and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is thickened with cream or naturally reduced, not flour/starch. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A prestigious cut of venison, the saddle, expertly roasted or pan-seared, often larded with bacon for moisture and flavor. Served with a rich, unthickened sauce, wild mushrooms, and a selection of low-carb vegetables instead of traditional starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Saddle of venison, bacon (for larding), butter, wild mushrooms, cream, red wine (ensure low sugar), juniper berries, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme), olive oil, low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans, cauliflower puree).
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is thickened with cream or naturally reduced, not flour/starch. Request no potatoes, spätzli, or sweetened fruit compotes (e.g., pears, cranberries). Opt for a side of steamed low-carb vegetables or a keto cauliflower puree.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Rehrücken. Soße Rahm-/reduziert, ohne Mehl/Stärke? Keine Erdäpfel, Spätzle, süße Kompotte. Dazu gedämpftes kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse oder Keto Blumenkohlpüree, bitte.
Rehrücken. Sauce cream-thickened/reduced, no flour/starch? No potatoes, Spätzle, sweet compotes. Side: low-carb vegetables or keto cauliflower puree, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in sauce, sugar in wine reductions, sugary fruit accompaniments, high-carb traditional sides (potatoes, spätzli).
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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