Frikadellen / Buletten
German Meat Patties (Keto: No Breadcrumbs, Focus on Meat & Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: inquire if breadcrumbs can be omitted; if not, understand that a small amount will be present. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory pan-fried patties made from ground meat (usually beef, pork, or a mixture), seasoned with onions, parsley, and spices. Traditionally bound with breadcrumbs and served with potato salad or mashed potatoes. For keto, these are prepared with minimal or no breadcrumbs and served with a side of strong mustard and a fresh green salad or cooked low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork mix, egg, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, mustard, cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Inquire if breadcrumbs can be omitted; if not, understand that a small amount will be present. Explicitly omit any potato sides (mashed potatoes, potato salad) or bread. Request a green salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed green vegetables as a side.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte, aber ohne Brotkrumen zubereitet. Könnte ich stattdessen Senf, Gürkchen oder einen grünen Salat als Beilage haben?
I'd like the Frikadellen, please prepare them without Brotkrumen. Could I have mustard, Gürkchen, or a green salad as a side?
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs (common binder), hidden sugar in some mustards or sauces, potato-based sides.
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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