Königsberger Klopse (Keto Modified mit Low-Carb Beilage)
Königsberg Meatballs with Creamy Caper Sauce (Keto Modified, without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs (Semmelbrösel), suggesting almond flour or pork rinds as a binder. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Classic German meatballs, traditionally made with veal, pork, or a mix, poached and served in a creamy white sauce flavored with capers and lemon. Modified to use a low-carb binder in the meatballs and a flour-free sauce, served with steamed keto vegetables instead of potatoes.
Key ingredients
Ground veal/pork/beef, eggs, onions, salt, pepper, capers, heavy cream, lemon juice, chicken broth, butter. (Keto modification: use almond flour or pork rinds as binder for meatballs). Steamed green beans or cauliflower.
How to make it keto
Confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs (Semmelbrösel), suggesting almond flour or pork rinds as a binder. Request the sauce be thickened with cream or reduction instead of flour/starch. Ensure no potatoes (Kartoffeln) are served; ask for green vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Klopse ohne Semmelbrösel? Die Soße bitte mit Sahne oder Reduktion binden, ohne Mehl/Stärke. Keine Kartoffeln, stattdessen grünes Gemüse.
Are the meatballs made without breadcrumbs? Please thicken the sauce with cream or reduction, no flour/starch. No potatoes, green vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in traditional meatballs, flour thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in sauce, traditional potato sides.
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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