Wiener Schnitzel (Ohne Panade)
Pan-fried Veal Schnitzel (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST specify 'ohne Panade' (without breading) or 'Schnitzel Natur'. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A classic thinly pounded veal cutlet, pan-fried to perfection without any breading (known as 'Schnitzel Natur'). Served simply with a lemon wedge.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper, lemon.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: MUST specify 'ohne Panade' (without breading) or 'Schnitzel Natur'. Request no potato salad, fries, or other starchy sides. Avoid any cream or mushroom sauces, as they are typically flour-thickened and may contain sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Wiener Schnitzel Natur, bitte. Keine Kartoffelsalat, Pommes oder andere stärkehaltige Beilagen. Auch keine Sahne- oder Pilzsaucen.
Wiener Schnitzel Natur, please. No potato salad, fries, or starchy sides. And no cream or mushroom sauces.
Watch out for
Traditional breading is high-carb. Some restaurants might still dust the meat with a little flour even for 'Natur' versions, so clarify. Sauces often contain flour and sugar.
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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