Sheftalia
Cypriot Sausages
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Traditional Cypriot minced pork (sometimes mixed with lamb) sausages seasoned with herbs like parsley and mint, wrapped in omentum (caul fat) and grilled.
Key ingredients
Minced pork/lamb, finely chopped onion (small amount), parsley, mint, salt, pepper, cinnamon (optional, small amount), omentum (caul fat).
Optional tweaks
Request no bread or other starchy sides. Ensure no breadcrumbs are used as filler in the mince (rare for authentic Sheftalia).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τις Σιεφταλιές, χωρίς ψωμί ή αμυλούχα συνοδευτικά, παρακαλώ. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι δεν έχουν ψίχα ψωμιού στον κιμά;
For the Sheftalia, no bread or starchy sides, please. Could you confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the mince?
Watch out for
Small amount of finely chopped onion, potential use of breadcrumbs as filler (uncommon for authentic), usually served with pita bread and chips.
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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