Töltött Káposzta (Rizs Nélkül)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the filling 'rizs nélkül' (without rice). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground pork and beef, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-paprika sauce. Modified by requesting the filling without rice.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground pork, ground beef, onion, paprika, tomato paste/sauce, sour cream, lard/oil, garlic, caraway seeds, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the filling 'rizs nélkül' (without rice). Ask for extra sauce and sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Töltött Káposztát szeretnék rizs nélkül. Kérek hozzá extra szószt és tejfölt.
I'd like the Töltött Káposzta without rice in the filling. Please add extra sauce and sour cream.
Watch out for
Rice in the traditional filling (must be omitted). Hidden sugar in the tomato sauce is common. Flour/starch in sauce as a thickener.
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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