Kotlety (Pan-Fried Ground Meat Patties - No Breading)
Ukrainian-Style Pan-Fried Ground Meat Patties (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs or flour binders. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
Savory, moist pan-fried patties made from a blend of ground pork and beef, seasoned with finely minced onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Modified to be keto-friendly by using egg as the sole binder, omitting breadcrumbs.
Key ingredients
Ground pork and beef mix, finely minced onion, egg, garlic, fresh dill or parsley, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil, lard) for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breadcrumbs or flour binders. Ensure the patties are bound only with egg. Ask for them to be pan-fried in butter or lard if available. Request a side of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., steamed broccoli, sautéed green beans) instead of traditional mashed potatoes.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes almost always include breadcrumbs soaked in milk. Hidden sugar in pre-mixed spices or sauces. Onion contributes some natural carbs.
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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