Черноморски Миди на сач с масло и чесън
Black Sea Mussels on Saj with Butter and Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Fresh Black Sea mussels cooked on a traditional hot clay plate (saj) with generous amounts of butter, garlic, and herbs. A flavorful and naturally low-carb seafood dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, butter, garlic, white wine (minimal, for flavor, mostly evaporated), fresh parsley, lemon.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or cream is added to the sauce. Ensure no bread is served alongside (or request omission).
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, да няма брашно или сметана в соса. И без хляб, благодаря.
Please confirm no flour or cream in the sauce. And no bread, thank you.
Watch out for
Flour or cream used for thickening; too much white wine (some carbs evaporate, but not all); hidden sugars in seasonings; served with bread (must omit).
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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