Obatzda mit Rohkost
Bavarian Cheese Spread with Raw Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no bread' (kein Brot) or 'no pretzels' (keine Brezn). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and flavorful Bavarian cheese delicacy, traditionally made from ripened Camembert, butter, paprika, and spices. This keto version is served as a rich dip with crunchy raw vegetable sticks (like cucumber, bell pepper, radishes) instead of traditional high-carb pretzels or bread.
Key ingredients
Camembert cheese, butter, cream cheese, paprika, onion, caraway, beer (minimal in spread), salt, pepper, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no bread' (kein Brot) or 'no pretzels' (keine Brezn). Ask for a generous side of raw vegetable sticks (Rohkost) for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte den Obatzda ohne Brot oder Brezeln. Kann ich stattdessen Rohkost-Sticks haben? Ist der Obatzda ohne Zucker?
Please serve the Obatzda without bread or pretzels. Can I get raw vegetable sticks instead? Is the Obatzda prepared without sugar?
Watch out for
Pretzels, bread, hidden sugars in pre-made Obatzda, beer (if used excessively in preparation).
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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