Zalatina
Pork Aspic (Zalatina)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
A traditional Cypriot dish of slow-cooked pork (often trotters, head, and lean cuts) set in a savory jelly made from its own broth, infused with vinegar, garlic, and herbs. Served cold as an appetizer or meze.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (various cuts, often including trotters, head, lean pork), pork skin/bones, water, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, salt, sometimes dried orange peel or other aromatics.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or high-carb thickeners (which are rare in authentic Zalatina).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τη Ζαλατίνα, παρακαλώ επιβεβαιώστε ότι δεν έχει πρόσθετη ζάχαρη ή πηκτικά.
For the Zalatina, please confirm no added sugar or high-carb thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Very low risk if prepared authentically. Potential for hidden sugar in some vinegars, but usually negligible for savory dishes. Ensure no bread or carby side is offered or accepted.
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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