Chizhi Pizhi
Eggs with Meat/Liver in a Ketsi
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, which are sometimes added in restaurant versions. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting dish of eggs fried with pieces of meat (often liver, sausage, or ground meat) and onions, traditionally served sizzling in a clay pan (ketsi). Naturally keto if no potatoes are added.
Key ingredients
Eggs, liver (chicken or beef), or ground meat (pork/beef), onions, garlic, butter or oil, fresh herbs (cilantro).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, which are sometimes added in restaurant versions. Ensure no high-carb sauces or bread is served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ჩიჟი პიჟისთვის, გთხოვთ, კარტოფილი არ იყოს. არ მოაყოლოთ მაღალნახშირწყლოვანი სოუსები ან პური.
For Chizhi Pizhi, please no potatoes. Ensure no high-carb sauces or bread are served alongside.
Watch out for
Inclusion of potatoes is a common restaurant addition. Hidden sugars in any pre-made sausage or meat mixture. Often served with traditional high-carb Georgian bread (puri).
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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