Кето Плескавица
Keto Pleskavitsa (Grilled Minced Meat Patty)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs or other starchy fillers in the patty. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
A large, thick, and intensely flavorful grilled patty of seasoned minced meat, commonly a blend of beef and/or pork. Prepared keto-style by ensuring no breadcrumbs or starchy fillers are incorporated.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (and/or pork), finely chopped onions (minimal), garlic, paprika, black pepper, savory, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs or other starchy fillers in the patty. Request it be served with a simple green salad or roasted low-carb vegetables instead of fries, bread, or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Без галета или нишесте в кюфтето, моля. Може ли със зелена салата или печени нисковъглехидратни зеленчуци вместо пържени картофи/хляб?
No breadcrumbs or starch in the patty, please. Serve with a green salad or roasted low-carb vegetables instead of fries/bread.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes can sometimes include breadcrumbs for binding; almost always served with fries, bread, or high-carb salads.
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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