Форшмак (Vorschmack)
Chopped Herring Spread
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit any accompanying bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A savory, rich spread made from finely chopped pickled herring, hard-boiled eggs, butter, and often finely minced onions. Some variations include a small amount of green apple. Traditionally served on black bread.
Key ingredients
Pickled herring fillets, hard-boiled eggs, butter, onions, black pepper, (optional: small amount of green apple).
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit any accompanying bread. If dining in a Jewish-Ukrainian restaurant, confirm no matzo meal is used as a binder. Inquire if green apple is used and ask for its omission or minimization.
Watch out for
Green apple, if included, adds carbs. Matzo meal or other breadcrumbs used as binders. Primarily served with high-carb 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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