Задушено зеле с пушено месо (Кето Модифицирано)
Braised Cabbage with Smoked Meat (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO POTATOES or RICE. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slow-braised fresh or sauerkraut cabbage with generous chunks of smoked pork (e.g., ribs, pork hock, or bacon), seasoned with paprika and other spices. The Keto modification ensures no potatoes or flour thickeners are used.
Key ingredients
Cabbage (fresh or sauerkraut), smoked pork (e.g., ribs, hock, bacon), onions, bell peppers, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, olive oil/lard.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request NO POTATOES or RICE. Confirm no flour or other starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Задушено зеле, моля изрично без картофи или ориз. Без брашно или нишесте за сгъстяване на соса.
For the Задушено зеле, please ensure absolutely no potatoes, rice, or flour/starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Potatoes (traditional inclusion), flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugars in smoked meat processing (less common in traditional Bulgarian smoked meats but possible), tomato paste (check quantity as larger amounts can increase carbs).
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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