Kepti Varškės Sūrio Kepsneliai su Šonine ir Grietine (be miltų)
Fried Farmers Cheese Patties with Bacon and Sour Cream (Keto version)
Yes, with a tweak: essential: Request the patties be made *without* flour, breadcrumbs, or any starch. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory patties made from traditional Lithuanian farmers cheese (varškė) and eggs, pan-fried and served with crispy bacon and a generous dollop of sour cream. Crucially, these must be prepared without any flour or breadcrumbs as a binder.
Key ingredients
Farmers cheese (varškė), eggs, crispy fried bacon, full-fat sour cream, butter or oil for frying. Minimal salt and pepper.
How to make it keto
Essential: Request the patties be made *without* flour, breadcrumbs, or any starch. Ask for no sweet toppings or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Būtinai paruoškite kepsnelius be miltų, džiūvėsėlių ar krakmolo. Be saldžių pagardų ir duonos.
Crucially, make patties without flour, breadcrumbs, or starch. No sweet toppings or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Flour or breadcrumbs are common binders in traditional varškė kepsneliai. Hidden sugars in sour cream or accompanying sauces. Ensure no sweet fruit jams often served with dairy dishes.
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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