Baladėliai (be ryžių)
Keto Cabbage Rolls (rice-free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat filling. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Traditional Lithuanian cabbage rolls, modified by omitting rice from the filling. Ground pork and/or beef mixed with seasonings, wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves, baked or simmered, and served with a generous dollop of full-fat sour cream.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, ground beef, cabbage leaves, onion, egg, salt, black pepper, sour cream, butter or oil for cooking.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat filling. Confirm no sugary tomato sauce is used; opt for plain sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Baladėliams prašau be ryžių ar džiūvėsėlių įdare. Patiekite su paprasta grietine, ne saldžiu pomidorų padažu.
For Baladėliai, please ensure no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling. Serve with plain sour cream, not sugary tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden rice or breadcrumbs in the filling, flour thickeners in the sauce, sugar in tomato-based sauces.
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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