Keto Kohlrouladen (Cabbage Rolls)
Cabbage Rolls (Rice-Free) with Savory Beef and Pork Filling in Tomato Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that the cabbage rolls be made without rice in the filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef and pork, slow-simmered in a savory tomato-based gravy. Explicitly prepared without rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onions, garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, heavy cream (optional for gravy), butter, salt, pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request that the cabbage rolls be made without rice in the filling. Request the tomato gravy on the side and ask if it's flour/sugar-free (some tomato sauces contain significant sugar). Omit any potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Kohlrouladen ohne Reis zubereitet? Tomatensoße separat, und ist sie ohne Mehl und Zucker? Keine Kartoffelbeilagen.
Are the Kohlrouladen made without rice? Tomato gravy on the side, is it flour and sugar-free? No potato sides.
Watch out for
Rice is traditionally a key ingredient in the filling. Tomato gravy can contain significant hidden sugars and sometimes flour thickeners.
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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