Кисело зеле на тава с месо (без картофи)
Baked Sauerkraut with Meat (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the dish, which are sometimes used in variations. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hearty and warming dish featuring fermented sauerkraut baked in a pan or clay pot with generous cuts of flavorful pork (often pork belly, shoulder, or ribs), onions, and sweet paprika.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, pork (belly/shoulder/ribs), onion, garlic, sweet paprika, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the dish, which are sometimes used in variations. Confirm no added sugar to the sauerkraut, as some might try to cut its sourness.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Без картофи и ориз, моля. Киселото зеле без добавена захар ли е?
No potatoes or rice, please. Is the sauerkraut made without added sugar?
Watch out for
Some versions or restaurant preparations might include potatoes or rice mixed into the bake. Occasionally, sugar is added to sauerkraut to balance the acidity.
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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