Wurst- und Käseplatte
German Cold Cut and Cheese Platter
Yes, with a tweak: omit all bread, crackers, fruit garnishes, and any fruit preserves that might be served with the cheese. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A generous assortment of traditional German cold cuts (various sausages like Landjäger, Salami, Leberwurst, or Schinken) and a selection of local cheeses, often served with pickles and raw onions. This naturally keto-friendly option requires omitting any bread, crackers, or fruit garnishes.
Key ingredients
Various cold cuts (e.g., salami, ham, liverwurst), various cheeses (e.g., Gouda, Emmental), pickles (gherkins), raw onion slices, mustard.
How to make it keto
Omit all bread, crackers, fruit garnishes, and any fruit preserves that might be served with the cheese. Confirm pickles are low in sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brot, Brötchen oder Brezeln dazu. Gerne extra Essiggurken oder einen kleinen Beilagensalat. Ist der Senf zuckerfrei?
No bread, rolls, or pretzels, please. Could I have extra pickles or a side salad? Is the mustard sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some cured meats (e.g., certain types of salami or ham), sugar in pickled vegetables (usually low but can add up), fruit preserves often served with cheese.
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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