Frikadellen mit Keto-Beilage
German Meat Patties with Low-Carb Side
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs or a very minimal amount. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried minced meat patties, similar to meatballs or Salisbury steak, typically made from mixed ground pork and beef, onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs. For a keto version, breadcrumbs must be omitted or minimized, and the dish served with a low-carb side like a green salad or sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork mix, onion, egg, salt, pepper, mustard, cooking oil/fat. Keto version prepared without breadcrumbs and served with green salad or sauerkraut.
How to make it keto
Request no breadcrumbs or a very minimal amount. Omit any potato salads, mashed potatoes, or bread rolls.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte mit wenig oder keinen Semmelbröseln. Keine Kartoffelsalate, Kartoffelpüree oder Brötchen dazu, bitte.
For the Frikadellen, please use no or very minimal breadcrumbs. No potato salad, mashed potatoes, or bread rolls, please.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs (significant), hidden sugars in condiments (e.g., ketchup), high-carb side dishes.
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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