Lihapullat
Finnish Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: request NO breadcrumbs or flour in the meatballs. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Classic Finnish meatballs made from a mixture of ground pork and beef, often seasoned with onion, egg, and cream. Traditionally served with cauliflower mash, brown sauce, and lingonberry jam.
Key ingredients
Ground pork and beef mix, egg, heavy cream, onion, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request NO breadcrumbs or flour in the meatballs. Ask for a cream-based sauce without flour/starch thickeners, or just plain meatballs. Omit mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Lihapullat ilman korppujauhoja tai jauhoja. Saisiko kermaisen kastikkeen ilman sakeutusaineita, tai lihapullat paljaana? Ei perunamuusia tai puolukkahilloa.
Lihapullat without breadcrumbs/flour. Cream sauce without thickeners, or plain meatballs. No mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour in meatballs, flour/starch in brown sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam (very high sugar), hidden sugars in pre-made sauces.
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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