Cūkas kājas želejā
Pork Trotters in Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
A classic cold Latvian dish featuring tender pork trotters slow-cooked until soft, then set in a savory aspic made from their natural gelatin, seasoned with garlic and bay leaves. Served chilled.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, water, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, salt, minimal carrot/onion for broth flavor (not typically consumed).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar. Any vegetables used for broth flavor (like carrots) should be minimal and not eaten as part of the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Cūkas kājām želejā lūdzu pārliecināties, ka nav pievienots cukurs. Lūdzu nepasniegt buljona dārzeņus, piemēram, burkānus.
For the Cūkas kājas želejā, confirm no added sugar. Please omit any broth vegetables like carrots from the serving.
Watch out for
Extremely low carb, unless hidden sugar or high-carb garnishes are present. Always confirm no starchy additions.
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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