Frikadellen mit Krautsalat (ohne Zucker)
German Meat Patties with Unsweetened Coleslaw
Yes, with a tweak: ask if the Frikadellen can be prepared without breadcrumbs, or with minimal binder. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty, pan-fried German meat patties made from seasoned ground meat, served with a fresh, unsweetened coleslaw (Krautsalat) and traditional mustard. A comforting and satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork (or mixed), egg, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, cooking oil/fat. Cabbage, vinegar, oil for coleslaw. Mustard.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask if the Frikadellen can be prepared without breadcrumbs, or with minimal binder. Omit all bread, rolls, or potato sides. Request a large portion of plain, unsweetened Krautsalat (coleslaw) or sauerkraut. Confirm mustard is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Können die Frikadellen ohne Semmelbrösel zubereitet werden? Bitte kein Brot und keine Kartoffelbeilagen. Gerne eine große Portion Krautsalat oder Sauerkraut, natur und ungesüßt. Ist der Senf zuckerfrei?
Can the Frikadellen be made without breadcrumbs? Please omit all bread and potato sides. May I have a large portion of plain, unsweetened Krautsalat or sauerkraut? Is the mustard sugar-free?
Watch out for
Frikadellen often contain breadcrumbs as a binder (check preparation). Coleslaw (Krautsalat) in restaurants is very often sweetened heavily. Served with bread or potato salad.
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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