Zelje i Krvavice
Braised Cabbage and Blood Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty traditional winter dish featuring robust blood sausage (krvavice), pan-fried or baked, served alongside a generous portion of braised cabbage, often cooked with rendered pork fat and onions. This combination is naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Blood sausage (krvavice), cabbage, lard/pork fat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy fillers in the blood sausage (traditional Croatian versions are usually keto, but always good to check). Confirm no sugar in braised cabbage. Ask for minimal onion in cabbage.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Zelje i Krvavice, ima li škrobnih punila u kobasici? Je li kupus bez šećera i s minimalno luka?
For the Zelje i Krvavice, are there starchy fillers in the sausage? Is the cabbage sugar-free with minimal onion?
Watch out for
Starchy fillers in some commercial blood sausages, sugar in braised cabbage, large portions of onion.
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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