Königsberger Klopse (Keto Modified)
Meatballs in Cream Sauce with Capers (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional boiled potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, boiled meatballs (often veal or mixed meat) served in a rich, creamy white sauce infused with capers and lemon. The traditional boiled potato accompaniment is omitted for a keto adaptation.
Key ingredients
Ground veal/pork/beef, onion, egg, capers, lemon juice, heavy cream, broth (beef/vegetable), butter, salt, white pepper. Meatballs may contain breadcrumbs. Sauce may be lightly thickened.
How to make it keto
Omit the traditional boiled potatoes. Inquire if the meatballs are made without or with minimal breadcrumbs (Semmelbrösel). Ask about any flour or starch used to thicken the cream sauce; request minimal or none if possible.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Salzkartoffeln. Sind die Klopse mit wenig oder ohne Semmelbrösel? Kann die Soße mit minimal oder ohne Mehl/Stärke gebunden werden?
No boiled potatoes. Are the meatballs with minimal or no breadcrumbs? Can the cream sauce be made with minimal or no flour/starch?
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, flour/starch thickeners in the cream sauce, potential hidden sugars in commercial broths.
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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