Loukanika Tiganita (Keto)
Pan-Fried Cypriot Sausages (Keto, no sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, fries, rice, or any other carby sides. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Authentic Cypriot pork sausages, seasoned with red wine, coriander, and herbs, pan-fried until browned and juicy. Served simply, often with a wedge of lemon, omitting any traditional carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (pork, red wine, salt, pepper, ground coriander, other spices), olive oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, fries, rice, or any other carby sides. Confirm with the kitchen that no high-carb fillers or added sugars are in the sausage mix.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τα Λουκάνικα Τηγανητά, χωρίς ψωμί, πατάτες ή ρύζι. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι το λουκάνικο δεν έχει αλεύρι ή ζάχαρη;
For the Loukanika Tiganita, no bread, fries, or rice, please. Can you confirm the sausage has no high-carb fillers or added sugars?
Watch out for
Some commercial sausages may contain fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, flour) or sugar. Hidden sugars can be present in marinades or glazes. Always ensure no sweet sauces or high-carb side dishes are served.
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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