Cūkas šķiņķis ar mārrutkiem
Pork Ham with Horseradish
Yes, with a tweak: confirm ham is sugar-free cured/processed. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
Boiled or baked slices of pork ham, a staple in Latvian cuisine, served traditionally with a dollop of pungent horseradish cream.
Key ingredients
Pork ham, horseradish, sour cream or vinegar
How to make it keto
Confirm ham is sugar-free cured/processed. Ensure horseradish cream is low in sugar/starches; pure grated horseradish is preferred if available. Ask for it without bread or high-carb garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, vai Cūkas šķiņķis ir bez cukura? Vēlētos mārrutku krēmu ar zemu cukura/cietes saturu, vai tīrus rīvētus mārrutkus, un bez maizes vai augsta ogļhidrātu garnīra.
Is Cūkas šķiņķis sugar-free? Request low-sugar/starch horseradish cream or pure grated. No bread or high-carb garnishes, please.
Watch out for
Sugar-cured ham, sweetened horseradish sauce, thickeners in horseradish cream.
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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