Keptos Kietojo Sūrio Lazdelės su Spirgučiais
Fried Hard Cheese Sticks with Cracklings
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading (flour, breadcrumbs) is used on the cheese. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Strips of local hard cheese (like 'Džiugas' or similar aged cheese), pan-fried until golden and crispy, then topped with savory, crunchy pork cracklings (spirgučiai). A rich appetizer or snack.
Key ingredients
Hard aged cheese, pork belly (for cracklings), cooking oil (lard or butter preferred), salt, black pepper
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading (flour, breadcrumbs) is used on the cheese. Confirm cracklings are pure pork fat and meat, not processed with fillers.
Watch out for
Restaurant versions might use flour or breadcrumbs for coating; verify no coating. Pre-made cracklings can sometimes contain fillers or seasonings with sugar.
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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