Përshutë Mali e Pjekur në Tavë me Vezë dhe Djathë
Mountain Prosciutto Baked in a Pan with Eggs and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A hearty, rustic dish featuring thick-cut slices of locally cured 'mountain prosciutto' (a dry-cured ham), baked in a pan until crispy, then topped with eggs cooked to your preference (fried or scrambled) and melted white cheese. A rich and satisfying meal, perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
Key ingredients
Mountain prosciutto, eggs, white cheese (e.g., Feta or aged white cheese), olive oil/butter, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is offered or included; check for any sugar in cured meat (rare for this type).
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa bukë, ju lutem. Dhe a mund të konfirmoni që proshuta nuk ka sheqer të shtuar?
No bread, please. And confirm the cured meat doesn't contain added sugar.
Watch out for
Default serving with bread or toast; some cured meats might contain minimal sugar.
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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