Obatzda mit Gemüsesticks und Gewürzgurken
Bavarian Cheese Spread with Vegetable Sticks and Pickles (No Bread/Pretzel)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Bavarian cheese delicacy made from ripe Camembert, butter, paprika, and sometimes onions and a hint of beer. It's whipped into a spreadable consistency and served with fresh vegetable sticks (e.g., cucumber, bell pepper) and pickled gherkins, omitting the usual pretzel or bread.
Key ingredients
Camembert cheese, butter, cream cheese (optional), paprika, onions, salt, pepper, various raw vegetable sticks (cucumber, bell pepper, celery), pickled gherkins.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, specify no bread, no pretzels. Ensure any beer traditionally added is either omitted or minimal enough to not impact carb count significantly. Confirm pickles are sugar-free or low-sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Kein Brot oder Brezeln, bitte. Ist der Obatzda ohne oder mit sehr wenig Bier zubereitet? Sind die Gewürzgurken zuckerfrei oder zuckerarm?
No bread or pretzels, please. Is the Obatzda made with no or very little beer? Are the Gewürzgurken sugar-free or low-sugar?
Watch out for
Traditional recipes sometimes include a small amount of beer (low risk). Some recipes use cream cheese with added thickeners/sugars (low risk). Pickled gherkins can be sweetened (moderate risk).
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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