Lakër Turshi me Mish Gici (Pa Patate)
Sauerkraut with Pork (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring savory cuts of pork slow-cooked with tangy sauerkraut, often seasoned with paprika and bay leaf. Traditionally served with potatoes, but easily modified.
Key ingredients
Pork (shoulder or belly), sauerkraut, olive oil, onion (minimal), garlic, paprika, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Ask for minimal onion. Confirm the sauerkraut is plain fermented cabbage without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Lakër Turshi me Mish Gici, ju lutem pa patate apo perime me niseshte, dhe pak qepë. Lakra turshi të jetë e thjeshtë, pa sheqer të shtuar.
Lakër Turshi me Mish Gici, please no potatoes or starchy vegetables, and minimal onion. Confirm the sauerkraut is plain, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes being added (most significant), excessive onion, sugary sauerkraut, flour thickeners in the stew.
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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