Keptas varškės sūris su keptu šoninės padažu
Fried Curd Cheese with Bacon Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried fresh curd cheese (Lithuanian varškės sūris), often served as a savory dish, here topped with a rich sauce made from crispy bacon bits and rendered fat. A naturally high-fat, high-protein option.
Key ingredients
Fresh curd cheese, bacon, butter/oil for frying, salt, pepper, fresh herbs (dill, parsley).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading (flour/breadcrumbs) on the cheese. Ensure no sugary jams or fruit sauces (which are sometimes served with it) are included. Omit any bread side.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Keptam varškės sūriui, prašau patvirtinti, kad sūris neapvoliotas džiūvėsėliuose. Be saldžių džemų ar vaisių padažų. Prašau be duonos garnyro.
Keptas varškės sūris: please confirm no breading on the cheese. No sugary jams or fruit sauces, and no bread side, please.
Watch out for
Flour/breadcrumbs for coating the cheese, sugary jams/sauces (e.g., lingonberry), accompanying bread or high-carb sides.
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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