Fërgesë me Djathë
Tirana Baked Cottage Cheese and Pepper Dip (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal or no tomatoes/tomato paste are used. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful baked dip or spread from Tirana, made with creamy full-fat cottage cheese (gjizë), roasted or sautéed bell peppers, and enriched with eggs and ample butter. While some versions include minimal tomato, a keto modification would strictly limit or completely omit it to minimize carb count. It's typically served warm as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Full-fat cottage cheese (gjizë), bell peppers (red, green), eggs, butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili flakes (optional), minimal or no tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal or no tomatoes/tomato paste are used. Confirm use of full-fat cottage cheese (gjizë), bell peppers, eggs, butter, and spices. No flour or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem, Fërgesë me Djathë me pak ose aspak domate. Konfirmoni pa miell ose oriz, vetëm gjizë, speca, vezë, gjalpë dhe erëza.
Please use minimal or no tomatoes. Confirm no flour or rice, only full-fat gjizë, bell peppers, eggs, butter, and spices for Fërgesë me Djathë.
Watch out for
Tomatoes (though generally manageable in small amounts), potential use of flour as a thickener, sugar in tomato paste if used.
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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