Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
Zurich-style Veal Ragout
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no Rösti, pasta, or potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thin strips of veal sautéed with mushrooms and served in a creamy white wine sauce.
Key ingredients
Veal strips, mushrooms, heavy cream, white wine, shallots, butter, sometimes a touch of demi-glace. Traditionally served with Rösti or noodles.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no Rösti, pasta, or potatoes. Request a side of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, spinach, asparagus) or a simple side salad with oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, bitte keine Rösti, Nudeln oder Kartoffeln. Könnte ich stattdessen grüne Bohnen oder einen Beilagensalat mit Öl und Essig bekommen?
For the Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, no Rösti, pasta, or potatoes, please. Could I have green beans or a side salad with oil and vinegar instead?
Watch out for
White wine in the sauce (usually cooked down, minimal carbs left). Potential thickeners (flour/cornstarch) in the sauce. Some restaurants might use pre-made sauces with added sugars. Mushrooms add a small amount of carbs.
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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