Wienerschnitzel (Natur / Pan-fried Veal Cutlet)
Pan-fried Veal Cutlet with Lemon (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'Wienerschnitzel natur' or 'unbreaded' (ohne Panade). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
While authentic Wienerschnitzel is breaded, it can be ordered 'natur' (plain) or unbreaded. This consists of a tender veal cutlet, pan-fried in butter or oil until golden, served with a lemon wedge. Ensure no starchy sides like potatoes or fries are included.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, butter or cooking oil, lemon, salt, pepper. Optional: parsley garnish.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'Wienerschnitzel natur' or 'unbreaded' (ohne Panade). Confirm no breading. Ask for no potato salad, french fries, or other starchy sides. Request a side of green salad with oil and vinegar, or green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ich hätte das Wienerschnitzel bitte ohne Panade (natur). Keine Kartoffelsalat oder Pommes. Stattdessen gerne einen grünen Salat mit Öl und Essig oder grünes Gemüse.
Wienerschnitzel natur, bitte, unbreaded. No potato salad, fries or starchy sides. Green salad with oil and vinegar, or green vegetables instead.
Watch out for
The traditional breading (Panade) is high-carb. Often served with potato salad or french fries. Hidden sugars can be in salad dressings.
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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