Obatzda (Bayerischer Käseaufstrich ohne Brot)
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread with Keto Dippers)
Yes, with a tweak: omit pretzels or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A creamy, savory Bavarian cheese delicacy made from ripened soft cheeses (like Camembert), butter, onion, and paprika. Traditionally served with pretzels or bread, it's modified for keto by enjoying it with low-carb dippers or simply as is.
Key ingredients
Camembert cheese, butter, cream cheese/quark (optional), onion, paprika, caraway seeds, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit pretzels or bread. Request celery sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips (if carbs allow) as dippers, or eat it with a spoon.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Obatzda bitte ohne Brezn und Brot. Könnte ich stattdessen Staudensellerie, Gurkenscheiben oder Paprikastreifen bekommen?
I'd like the Obatzda, but please omit the pretzels and bread. Can I have celery, cucumber, or bell pepper instead?
Watch out for
Pretzels/bread (primary risk). Ensure no hidden sugars in ingredients like onion jams or sweet paprika used by some interpretations.
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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