Kërpudha të Mbushura me Mish dhe Djathë
Stuffed Mushrooms with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used as binders in the meat filling. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large mushroom caps (often portobello or similar) are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (typically beef or lamb), combined with herbs, garlic, and rich Albanian cheeses (like white cheese or kashkaval), then baked until tender and golden brown.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms, ground beef/lamb, white cheese/kashkaval, olive oil, onions, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, egg (as binder if needed).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used as binders in the meat filling. Confirm the cheese used is low carb.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Kërpudhat e Mbushura me Mish dhe Djathë, ju lutem pa bukë ose oriz në mbushje. Mund të konfirmoni që djathi është me pak karbohidrate?
For the Kërpudha të Mbushura me Mish dhe Djathë, please no breadcrumbs or rice in the meat filling. Can you confirm the cheese is low carb?
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use breadcrumbs or rice in the stuffing, which must be explicitly omitted.
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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