Frikadellen (Ohne Brot)
German Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request the Frikadellen to be made without breadcrumbs (ohne Paniermehl/Brot). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried savory meatballs made from ground beef and pork, seasoned with herbs and spices. Prepared without the traditional breadcrumbs as a binder, and served without carby sides.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, marjoram, cooking oil/butter. (No breadcrumbs).
How to make it keto
Request the Frikadellen to be made without breadcrumbs (ohne Paniermehl/Brot). Ask for a side of green salad (oil & vinegar, no croutons) or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of mashed potatoes or other potato sides. Inquire about gravy ingredients if offered.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte ohne Paniermehl. Dazu einen grünen Salat mit Öl und Essig, ohne Croutons, statt Kartoffeln. Was ist in der Soße?
Frikadellen without breadcrumbs, please. Green salad with oil & vinegar, no croutons, instead of potatoes. Gravy ingredients?
Watch out for
Standard preparation uses breadcrumbs or a soaked bun as a binder. Gravies can be flour-thickened and sometimes contain sugar. Always served with carby sides like mashed potatoes.
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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