Cordon Bleu (unpaniert, ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen)
Unbreaded Cordon Bleu (Pork or Veal Stuffed with Ham and Cheese, without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: must be ordered 'unpaniert' (unbreaded). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A classic Austrian dish featuring a pounded cutlet of pork or veal, generously stuffed with ham and Emmentaler cheese, then pan-fried. For keto, it is prepared without breading. Served plain or with a simple green salad instead of traditional high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork or veal cutlet, ham, Emmentaler cheese, butter/oil for pan-frying, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Must be ordered 'unpaniert' (unbreaded). Request no starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice, Spätzle). Opt for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing or steamed low-carb vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Das Cordon Bleu bitte unpaniert. Ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen wie Kartoffeln, Reis oder Spätzle. Dazu einen grünen Salat mit Öl/Essig oder gedämpftes kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse.
The Cordon Bleu, please make it unbreaded. No starchy sides like potatoes, rice, or Spätzle. I'd like a green salad with oil/vinegar or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Possible hidden flour in any accompanying sauces (though Cordon Bleu is often served plain). Pre-marinated ham might contain sugar or dextrose. Cross-contamination if cooked in shared fryer oil with breaded items (request pan-fried in fresh oil).
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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