Kotletes
Meat Patties / Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request the patties be made WITHOUT breadcrumbs, flour, or soaked bread. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Latvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried patties made from ground meat, typically pork, beef, or a mixture, often seasoned with onion and spices.
Key ingredients
Ground meat (pork, beef, or mix), egg, onion, salt, pepper, cooking oil/lard. (Traditional recipes include breadcrumbs or soaked bread and milk).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request the patties be made WITHOUT breadcrumbs, flour, or soaked bread. Ask for no starchy sides (potatoes, rice, bread). Confirm no sugary sauces are served.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Kotletes, lūdzu, bez rīvmaizes, miltiem vai izmērcētas maizes. Bez cieti saturošām piedevām (kartupeļiem, rīsiem, maizes) un bez saldām mērcēm.
For Kotletes, please make them without breadcrumbs, flour, or soaked bread. No starchy sides (potatoes, rice, bread) and no sugary sauces.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/soaked bread (a very common binding agent in patties), flour for dredging before frying, starchy side dishes (potatoes, rice), sweet glazes or sauces.
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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