Frikadellen mit Krautsalat (Low Carb)
Pan-Fried German Meatballs with Cabbage Salad (No Potato Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm minimal to no breadcrumbs in the Frikadellen. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Hearty, pan-fried German meatballs, typically made from ground beef or a mixed meat, seasoned well. The key is to ensure minimal carb binders and appropriate low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork mix, egg, onions, mustard (e.g., Dijon, spicy), salt, pepper, marjoram, frying oil/butter. Served with a simple cabbage salad (Krautsalat) dressed with oil and vinegar.
How to make it keto
Confirm minimal to no breadcrumbs in the Frikadellen. Request no potato salad or bread. Ask for Krautsalat (cabbage salad) with an oil and vinegar dressing, confirming no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Frikadellen mit wenig oder keinen Semmelbröseln? Bitte keinen Kartoffelsalat oder Brot. Ich hätte gerne den Krautsalat mit Öl und Essig, ist er ohne Zuckerzusatz?
Are the Frikadellen made with minimal or no breadcrumbs? Please, no potato salad or bread. Can I have the Krautsalat with oil & vinegar, confirming no added sugar?
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, potato salad, sugary salad dressings.
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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