Plněné zelné listy (bez rýže)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'bez rýže' (without rice) in the filling. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground meat (typically pork and/or beef), seasoned, and simmered in a tomato-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground pork/beef, egg, spices (e.g., marjoram, paprika), onion, garlic, tomato paste/puree, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify 'bez rýže' (without rice) in the filling. Request that the tomato sauce is sugar-free and not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Ensure the filling has no breadcrumbs or other starchy binders.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Plněné zelné listy, prosím. Bez rýže v náplni. Rajská omáčka: bez cukru, nezahuštěná moukou/škrobem. Náplň bez strouhanky/škrobu.
Plněné zelné listy, please. No rice in filling. Tomato sauce: sugar-free, no flour/cornstarch. Filling: no breadcrumbs/starchy binders.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling is the primary carb risk. Tomato sauce can contain significant added sugar or flour/starch thickeners. Some recipes may include breadcrumbs in the filling.
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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