Djathë Dhie i Fërguar me Vezë dhe Erëza
Keto Fried Goat Cheese Fritters with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A savory preparation where crumbled or sliced goat cheese is pan-fried with eggs and fresh herbs, forming a delicious, high-protein and high-fat fritter-like dish. This is a keto adaptation of traditional cheese and egg preparations without flour.
Key ingredients
Goat cheese (djathë dhie), eggs, olive oil, fresh parsley or dill, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used. Confirm only eggs and cheese are the base, with herbs and spices. Request cooking in olive oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Shumë e rëndësishme, pa miell apo galetë. Vetëm vezë, djathë, erëza. Dhe ju lutem, gatuajeni me vaj ulliri ose gjalpë.
Crucially, no flour or breadcrumbs. Only eggs, cheese, herbs and spices. Please cook it in olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Traditional versions may include flour. Confirm 'pa miell' (without flour).
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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