Hautatud Sealiha Hapukapsaga
Stewed Pork with Sauerkraut (No Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Estonian hearty dish featuring tender stewed pork, typically pork shoulder or belly, slowly cooked with fermented sauerkraut. The dish is rich in flavor and fat, often seasoned with caraway seeds and onion. Best served without any starchy thickeners or carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or belly, sauerkraut, onion, lard or butter, salt, pepper, caraway seeds.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. Request to omit any traditional potato sides. Confirm no added sugars to the sauerkraut preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Hautatud Sealiha Hapukapsaga puhul palun ilma jahu ja tärkliseta paksendamiseks. Lisandiks palun mitte kartulit. Ja hapukapsas palun ilma lisatud suhkruta.
For the Hautatud Sealiha Hapukapsaga, no flour or starch to thicken. No potato sides. And no added sugar in the sauerkraut, please.
Watch out for
Potential use of flour or starch as a thickener in the stew. Some restaurants might add sugar to balance sauerkraut acidity. Traditional sides like potatoes or boiled grains are high in carbs.
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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