Gjizë e Fërguar me Vezë
Pan-Fried Cottage Cheese with Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh Albanian cottage cheese (gjizë), rich and crumbly, pan-fried with whisked eggs and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and sometimes a hint of paprika or dried mint.
Key ingredients
Gjizë (fresh, full-fat cottage cheese), eggs, butter/olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika (optional), dried mint (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or other carb-heavy sides are served with the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Gjizë e Fërguar me Vezë, ju lutem sigurohuni që të mos shërbehet me bukë apo shoqëruese të tjera me shumë karbohidrate.
For the Gjizë e Fërguar me Vezë, please ensure no bread or other carb-heavy sides are served with it.
Watch out for
None if served plain. Cottage cheese might have trace carbs, but typically low.
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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