Wildragout (Hirsch- oder Rehragout) mit Pilzen und Preiselbeeren (ohne Spätzli/Kartoffeln)
Game Stew (Venison or Roe Deer) with Mushrooms and Lingonberries (without Spaetzli/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no Spaetzli, no potatoes, no polenta. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty game stew featuring tender pieces of venison or roe deer, slowly cooked with wild mushrooms and finished with a touch of tart lingonberries. This keto version is served without traditional carb sides like Spaetzli or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Venison or roe deer meat, mushrooms (e.g., porcini, chanterelles), onions, garlic, red wine, game stock, bay leaf, juniper berries, fresh herbs, butter, cream (optional), a small amount of lingonberries, seasonal low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no Spaetzli, no potatoes, no polenta. Ask for the sauce to be made without flour or starch thickeners, and with minimal sugar in the lingonberry component. Request a generous serving of low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Spätzli, Kartoffeln oder Polenta. Die Sauce ohne Mehl/Stärke und die Preiselbeeren mit wenig Zucker. Dafür viel kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse.
No Spätzli, potatoes, or polenta. Sauce without flour/starch and minimal sugar in the lingonberries. Generous low-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used as a thickener in the sauce, significant sugar content in lingonberry jam/sauce, high-carb side dishes (Spaetzli, Rösti, potatoes, polenta) often served with game.
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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