Кето Мусака с патладжан
Keto Moussaka with Eggplant (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to confirm NO potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A low-carb rendition of the beloved Moussaka, featuring succulent layers of pan-fried or baked eggplant slices (replacing potatoes), savory seasoned ground meat (pork or beef), and a rich tomato sauce, all topped with a creamy, egg-based or cream-cheese béchamel-style topping.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground pork/beef, onions, tomatoes, eggs, plain yogurt/sour cream (or heavy cream), cheese, butter/olive oil, spices (paprika, savory, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to confirm NO potatoes. Request a béchamel sauce made with heavy cream and eggs (or a yogurt/sour cream topping) instead of flour-thickened béchamel. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Кето Мусака с патладжан. Абсолютно без картофи. Бешамел със сметана и яйца, без брашно. И без добавена захар в доматения сос.
Кето Мусака с патладжан, please. Absolutely no potatoes. Béchamel with heavy cream/eggs, no flour. And no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
High carb from standard potato layers and flour-based béchamel, which are modified out. Residual carbs from onions, tomatoes, and eggplant. Hidden sugars might be in the tomato sauce.
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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