Frikadellen mit Krautsalat
German Meatballs with Cabbage Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ask if the Frikadellen are made with minimal or no breadcrumbs. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried German meatballs, typically a mix of ground beef and pork, often seasoned with onion and parsley. While some recipes use breadcrumbs as a binder, it's often minimal or can be omitted. Served with a simple cabbage salad.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork, egg, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, oil, white cabbage, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper for salad.
How to make it keto
Ask if the Frikadellen are made with minimal or no breadcrumbs. Request a side of plain sauerkraut or a simple oil-and-vinegar-dressed cabbage salad (Krautsalat), avoiding potato salad or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm Krautsalat is not sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte: Sind sie mit wenig oder keinen Semmelbröseln? Dazu einfaches Sauerkraut oder ungesüßter Krautsalat mit Öl und Essig. Keine Kartoffelsalate.
Frikadellen: minimal/no breadcrumbs? Side: plain sauerkraut or unsweetened oil-and-vinegar Krautsalat, please. No potato salad or other carb sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, sugar in Krautsalat dressing, potato salad or bread 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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