Сирене по Тракийски
Thracian Style Baked Cheese with Eggs and Mushrooms
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory dish from the Thracian region, typically baked in an individual clay pot (gjuveche). It consists of crumbled feta cheese (sirene), eggs, mushrooms, and often includes traditional cured meats like sudzhuk or pastarma, all baked with butter.
Key ingredients
Feta cheese (sirene), eggs, mushrooms (e.g., champignons), butter, black pepper. Optional additions: sudzhuk (cured sausage) or pastarma (cured meat).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Confirm no sugary tomato sauces are used.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, да няма картофи или други високо-въглехидратни зеленчуци. Потвърдете, че сосът не е подсладен.
Ensure no potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Confirm no sugary tomato sauces.
Watch out for
Often served with bread. Some restaurants might add sugary tomato paste or bell peppers with high carb counts.
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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