Frikadellen (Gluten-Free)
German Meat Patties with Mustard and Salad
Yes, with a tweak: verify if the restaurant can prepare Frikadellen without breadcrumbs or other flour-based binders. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried German-style meatballs or meat patties, traditionally made with ground meat and breadcrumbs. Easily adapted by requesting them without breadcrumbs, served with a fresh salad and mustard.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, pork, or mixed meat, onion, egg, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., parsley). Pan-fried in butter or oil. Served with a green side salad (oil & vinegar dressing) and dijon mustard.
How to make it keto
Verify if the restaurant can prepare Frikadellen without breadcrumbs or other flour-based binders. Omit any potato sides or creamy sauces that might contain starches/sugars. Request a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the patties, potato sides, sugar in salad dressings, flour-thickened 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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