Erdélyi Rakott Padlizsán (Rizs Nélkül)
Transylvanian Layered Eggplant (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is used. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting baked casserole featuring layers of tender eggplant, seasoned minced meat (typically pork or beef), and a creamy topping, usually enriched with sour cream and sometimes cheese. Modified to remove traditional rice layers.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground pork/beef, sour cream, eggs, cheese, tomato paste/sauce, onions, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice is used. Verify tomato sauce is sugar-free. Ask for extra cheese or sour cream on top for increased fat.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Az Erdélyi Rakott Padlizsán rizst ne tartalmazzon, a paradicsomszósz legyen cukormentes. Kérek rá extra sajtot vagy tejfölt, ha lehet.
For the Erdélyi Rakott Padlizsán, no rice, tomato sauce sugar-free. Can I get extra cheese or sour cream on top?
Watch out for
Hidden rice layers, sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour in any béchamel-like topping.
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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