Jāņu siers
Midsummer Caraway Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Latvian fresh cheese, firm in texture, typically made with curd cheese, eggs, and butter, and distinctively flavored with caraway seeds.
Key ingredients
Curd cheese, eggs, butter, caraway seeds, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it is served plain, without any bread, crackers, or sugary condiments (like jams).
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Jāņu siers, lūdzu, pasniegt tīru. Bez maizes, krekeriem vai saldām piedevām, piemēram, ievārījuma.
Jāņu siers, please serve it plain. No bread, crackers, or any sugary condiments like jams.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb rye bread. Small amounts of naturally occurring lactose in the cheese.
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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