Utopenci
Pickled Sausages (Marinated in Vinegar with Onion and Peppers)
Yes, with a tweak: request without bread (bez pečiva) or any other carb-based accompaniment. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A beloved Czech pub snack, Utopenci (literally 'drowned men') consists of savory sausages (typically 'špekáčky' – a type of frankfurter-like sausage) marinated in a tangy vinegar brine with sliced onions, bell peppers, and various spices like bay leaf and peppercorns.
Key ingredients
Špekáčky (pork/beef sausages), white vinegar, water, onion, bell pepper, bay leaf, allspice, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, salt.
How to make it keto
Request without bread (bez pečiva) or any other carb-based accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Utopenci prosím bez pečiva a jakýchkoli sacharidových příloh.
Utopenci prosím bez pečiva a jakýchkoli sacharidových příloh.
Watch out for
Always served with bread. The pickling liquid might contain a very small amount of sugar, but typically negligible in a savory preparation. Some cheaper sausages might have higher carb fillers.
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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