Keto Varškės Sūreliai su Šonine
Keto Fresh Cheese Patties with Bacon
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Small, pan-fried or baked patties made from fresh cottage cheese (varškė), often enriched with egg and herbs, served with crispy pan-fried bacon or cracklings (spirgučiai). This version explicitly omits any flour or starch binders typically found in some traditional curd preparations.
Key ingredients
Fresh curd cheese (varškė), eggs, herbs (dill, chives), salt, black pepper, streaky bacon (šoninė) or pork fat for cracklings, butter or lard for cooking.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour, breadcrumbs, or starch is used as a binder for the cheese patties. Confirm bacon is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a pinch of flour or breadcrumbs as a binder; always confirm. Bacon can sometimes contain hidden sugars.
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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