Keto Frikadellen mit Senf und Gurkensalat (ohne Semmelbrösel)
Keto German Meatballs with Mustard and Cucumber Salad (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request the Frikadellen be made without breadcrumbs (ohne Semmelbrösel). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory pan-fried meatballs, specially prepared without traditional breadcrumbs, focusing on seasoned ground meat (beef/pork). Served with a refreshing, tangy cucumber salad (Gurkensalat) and sugar-free mustard, offering a classic German flavor profile in a keto-friendly way.
Key ingredients
Ground meat (beef/pork), onion, egg, herbs (parsley), spices, cooking oil/butter. Cucumber, vinegar, dill, salt, pepper for salad. Mustard.
How to make it keto
Request the Frikadellen be made without breadcrumbs (ohne Semmelbrösel). Ensure the cucumber salad dressing does not contain added sugar. Omit any bread or potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Frikadellen ohne Semmelbrösel gemacht? Ist das Gurkensalat-Dressing ungesüßt? Bitte kein Brot oder Kartoffelbeilagen.
Are the Frikadellen made without breadcrumbs? Is the cucumber salad dressing unsweetened? No bread or potato sides, please.
Watch out for
Traditional Frikadellen always contain breadcrumbs or soaked rolls as a binder. Cucumber salad dressing often contains sugar. Confirm no sugary additives in the mustard.
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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