Keto Frikadellen mit Krautsalat
Keto Frikadellen (German Meatballs) with Cabbage Salad
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or fillers. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory German pan-fried meatballs, traditionally made with ground meat and often breadcrumbs, but here modified for keto by omitting breadcrumbs. Served with a tangy, vinegar-based cabbage salad.
Key ingredients
Ground beef and/or pork, egg, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, caraway seeds (optional), oil for frying. Cabbage, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper for Krautsalat.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or fillers. Request Krautsalat (cabbage salad) made without sugar (most traditional German Krautsalat is vinegar-based and low-carb, but always good to check). Omit any potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Frikadellen ohne Semmelbrösel oder Füllstoffe? Ist der Krautsalat ohne Zucker? Bitte keine Kartoffelbeilagen dazu.
Are the Frikadellen free of breadcrumbs or fillers? Is the Krautsalat prepared without sugar? Please omit any potato sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/fillers in Frikadellen. Hidden sugars in Krautsalat dressing (less common in traditional versions). Any accompanying sauce may be thickened with flour.
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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