Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Gurken
Bavarian Meatloaf with Fried Egg and Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: omit bread, potato salad, or fries. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A popular Bavarian specialty, a finely ground, baked meatloaf (often pork and beef), seared until crispy, and served with a fried egg and dill pickles. Traditionally served with bread or potato salad; these should be avoided.
Key ingredients
Leberkäse (pork/beef loaf), egg, dill pickles, cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Omit bread, potato salad, or fries. Avoid sweet mustard; opt for plain mustard (Senf) or none. Confirm no hidden carbohydrate fillers or sugar in the Leberkäse itself.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brot und keinen Kartoffelsalat. Gerne extra Gurken, ungesüßt, oder einen Beilagensalat mit Öl und Essig, ohne Croutons.
Please omit all bread and potato salad. May I have extra gherkins, unsweetened, or a side salad with oil and vinegar, no croutons?
Watch out for
Bread, potato salad, sweet mustard, hidden fillers/sugar in some pre-made Leberkäse.
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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