Свекольник (Кето-версія)
Keto Cold Beetroot Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal beets (as they are relatively higher carb) and absolutely no potatoes or added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup with a creamy base of fermented kefir or sour cream, featuring a reduced amount of beetroot, fresh cucumbers, radishes, hard-boiled egg, and plenty of fresh dill and green onions. Traditional high-carb potatoes are omitted.
Key ingredients
Kefir or full-fat sour cream, water, beets (minimal quantity), fresh cucumber, radish, hard-boiled egg, fresh dill, green onions, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request minimal beets (as they are relatively higher carb) and absolutely no potatoes or added sugar. Focus on increasing the amount of cucumber and radish for bulk.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Свекольник: пожалуйста, поменьше свёклы, без картофеля и без добавления сахара. Можно побольше огурцов и редиса?
For Свекольник, please minimal beets, no potatoes, and no added sugar. Can you increase the cucumber and radish for bulk?
Watch out for
High amount of beets, potatoes, and added sugar are common in traditional svekolnik recipes.
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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