Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Sauerkraut
Baked Meatloaf (Leberkäse) with Fried Egg and Sauerkraut
Yes, with a tweak: omit bread roll or potato salad/fries. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A popular Bavarian specialty, a finely ground and baked meatloaf (typically pork and beef), served hot with a fried egg on top and a side of traditional sauerkraut, omitting the usual bread or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Pork/beef loaf, egg, sauerkraut, mustard (check for sugar).
How to make it keto
Omit bread roll or potato salad/fries. Request sauerkraut (confirm unsweetened) and potentially a fried egg as an addition.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte ohne Brötchen und Kartoffeln. Könnte ich stattdessen ungesüßtes Sauerkraut bekommen? Ist ein Spiegelei als Extra möglich?
Please omit the bread roll and potatoes. Can I have unsweetened sauerkraut instead? Is it possible to add a fried egg?
Watch out for
Bread roll (primary risk), potato salad, sweetened sauerkraut, sugary mustards, fillers in Leberkäse (rare but possible).
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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