Praetud Liha ja Muna (Ilma kartulita)
Fried Meat Scraps and Egg (Potato-free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Estonian dishes.
What it is
A rustic, hearty pan-fried dish featuring small pieces of leftover cooked meat (traditionally pork or beef, sometimes sausage) sautéed with onions, then scrambled or fried with eggs. This keto version strictly omits the potatoes found in traditional 'varemed'.
Key ingredients
Cooked pork or beef scraps, eggs, onion, butter or lard, salt, black pepper, fresh dill or chives.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes are added. Request extra butter or fat for cooking. Confirm no starchy thickeners in any meat preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun ilma kartulita. Kasutage praadimiseks lisarasva. Veenduge, et liha valmistamisel ei kasutata tärklisepõhiseid paksendajaid.
No potatoes, please. Use extra cooking fat. Confirm no starchy thickeners in the meat preparation.
Watch out for
Traditional versions always include potatoes. Hidden sugars in pre-cooked meats or sausages if used. Flour coating on meat prior to frying.
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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