Pulpety Mięsne (Bez Bułki)
Plain Meatballs (without Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy binders in the meatballs. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Polish dishes.
What it is
Savory meatballs made from minced pork and/or beef, seasoned with onion, garlic, eggs, and herbs, cooked by pan-frying or baking until browned and cooked through. Served without any sauces or starches.
Key ingredients
Minced pork/beef, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, marjoram, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy binders in the meatballs. Ensure no sugary sauces are served with it. If made from scratch, this is inherently keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Proszę upewnić się, że pulpety są bez bułki tartej, mąki czy innych skrobiowych spoiw. Bez słodkich sosów, proszę.
Please ensure no breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy binders in the meatballs. No sugary sauces, please.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour commonly used as binders in meatballs, hidden sugars in pre-made mince or accompanying 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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