Sirene po Manastirski
Monastery Style Baked Cheese with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour thickeners in sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty dish typically baked in a clay pot, featuring brined white cheese (sirene) layered with tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and often an egg, seasoned with savory.
Key ingredients
Brined white cheese (sirene), tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, egg, olive oil, savory (chubritsa), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour thickeners in sauce. Ensure no high-carb additions like potatoes or rice. Decline accompanying bread.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Сирене по манастирски, моля да е без брашно в соса. Без картофи, ориз или хляб.
For Sirene po Manastirski, please confirm no flour in the sauce. No potatoes, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in sauce, sugar in tomato paste, served with bread.
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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