Këlbaç i Fërguar me Speca dhe Qepë
Fried Albanian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onions and peppers to control carb count, or ask for the sausage to be served with just a small amount of peppers/onions. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Robust Albanian Këlbaç sausage, pan-fried and served with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Këlbaç is a flavorful, often spicy, pork sausage.
Key ingredients
Këlbaç sausage (pork), bell peppers (green, red), onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request minimal onions and peppers to control carb count, or ask for the sausage to be served with just a small amount of peppers/onions. Ensure no sugar is added to the sautéed vegetables. Confirm sausage ingredients are low-carb (most traditional Këlbaç are).
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Këlbaç i Fërguar, ju lutem me pak speca dhe qepë. Sigurohuni që perimeve nuk u shtohet sheqer dhe vetë këlbaçi është me pak karbohidrate.
Këlbaç i Fërguar, please serve with very minimal onions and peppers. Confirm no sugar is added to the vegetables, and the sausage is low-carb.
Watch out for
High carb count from excessive onions and bell peppers. Some sausages can contain fillers or sugars (less common in traditional Këlbaç).
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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