Kochkäse mit Zwiebeln und Kümmel (Ohne Brot)
Cooked Cheese with Onions and Caraway (Without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: must be served without the traditional bread or pretzel. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A warm, spreadable cheese specialty from Hessen, made by gently melting ripened sour milk cheese with butter, cream, and often caraway seeds. Served with thinly sliced raw onions.
Key ingredients
Quark (or similar sour milk cheese), butter, cream, baking soda, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, raw onions (for serving).
How to make it keto
Must be served without the traditional bread or pretzel.
Watch out for
Often served with bread, which must be omitted. Potential for thickeners or minimal added sugar in commercial versions.
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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