Кебапчета
Grilled Ground Meat Cylinders with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fries, bread, or other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful grilled ground meat cylinders, typically a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with savory Bulgarian spices like cumin and black pepper. Traditionally served with fries, this keto version replaces them with low-carb vegetable sides.
Key ingredients
Ground pork and beef mix, onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, savory, olive oil, salt. Served with a side of roasted red peppers and fresh cucumber/tomato slices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fries, bread, or other starchy sides. Ask for a side of grilled vegetables (like zucchini, eggplant, or peppers) or a simple fresh salad with olive oil. Confirm any accompanying lutenitsa or sauce is sugar-free or opt for plain roasted peppers.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Кебапчетата без пържени картофи и хляб. Може ли гарнитура от зеленчуци на скара или обикновена салата с зехтин? Лютеницата без захар ли е, или може печени чушки?
For the Кебапчета, no fries or bread, please. Can I have grilled vegetables or a plain salad with olive oil? Is the lutenitsa sugar-free, or just plain roasted peppers?
Watch out for
Fries/potatoes as a standard side, hidden sugars in commercially prepared lutenitsa (pepper/tomato relish) or ketchup.
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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