Königsberger Klopse (Keto-Style)
Meatballs in Creamy Caper Sauce (Keto Königsberger Klopse)
Yes, with a tweak: inquire if meatballs contain breadcrumbs; request 'ohne Semmelbrösel' (without breadcrumbs). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender meatballs made from finely ground meat (typically veal or pork), served in a rich, tangy cream sauce with capers and a hint of lemon. Modified to be keto-friendly by ensuring no starches.
Key ingredients
Ground veal/pork, egg, onion, heavy cream, capers, lemon juice, butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
How to make it keto
Inquire if meatballs contain breadcrumbs; request 'ohne Semmelbrösel' (without breadcrumbs). CRITICAL: Ask for the sauce to be thickened with cream/butter only, no flour ('ohne Mehl') or starch. Served without potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind in den Klopsen Semmelbrösel? Bitte ohne. Die Sauce bitte ohne Mehl oder Stärke, nur mit Sahne/Butter andicken. Ohne Kartoffeln.
Do the meatballs contain breadcrumbs? Please prepare them without. And the sauce, no flour or starch, only cream/butter, please. No potatoes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, flour/starch in the traditional sauce, hidden sugars in sauce ingredients, typically served with potatoes.
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.
More on the German menuAll 1,503 German dishes ›
