Vaječná tlačenka
Egg Brawn
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Czech dishes.
What it is
A cold appetizer or light meal, typically prepared with hard-boiled eggs, sometimes with ham or vegetables, set in a savoury aspic. Served chilled, often with pickles.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, ham (optional), bell peppers (optional), carrots (optional, usually minimal and can be omitted), gelatin, broth, vinegar, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added to the aspic or accompanying sauces. Request without bread. Serve with plenty of low-carb pickles.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Vaječnou tlačenku prosím, aby aspik a omáčky byly bez cukru. Bez chleba a s dostatkem nízkosacharidových okurek.
For Vaječná tlačenka, please confirm no sugar in the aspic or sauces. Serve without bread, and with plenty of low-carb pickles.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugar in aspic or store-bought pickles. Occasional inclusion of higher-carb vegetables like peas or excessive carrots.
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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