Голубцы
Cabbage Rolls
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling be made without rice, or with a minimal amount if a full omission is impossible. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling, usually of ground meat and cauliflower rice, then simmered in a light tomato-based sauce. A comforting and traditional dish.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground pork/beef mix, onion, tomato paste, cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the filling be made without rice, or with a minimal amount if a full omission is impossible. Inquire about sugar in the tomato sauce and ask for a low-sugar version or a sauce made with minimal tomato paste and no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Голубцы, очень важно: начинка без риса или с минимумом. Соус с низким содержанием сахара, пожалуйста (минимум пасты, без добавления сахара).
Голубцы, critical: filling without rice or minimal. Low-sugar tomato sauce, please (minimal paste, no added sugar). No regular sugar.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling (primary risk), hidden sugar in the tomato sauce.
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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