Kiaulienos šašlykas
Pork Shish Kebab
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free marinade or plain grilled pork. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pieces of marinated pork, typically pork neck, skewered and grilled until tender. Traditionally served with raw onions, this dish is naturally high in protein and fat, requiring only a sugar-free marinade and low-carb sides to be fully keto-compliant.
Key ingredients
Pork neck or loin, onions, bell peppers (often on skewer), vinegar, oil, various spices (salt, black pepper, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Request a sugar-free marinade or plain grilled pork. Ensure no sugary glazes. Omit traditional carby sides like potatoes or bread, asking for extra non-starchy vegetables (e.g., cucumber, tomato, lettuce) or a cabbage salad without sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Kiaulienos šašlyko prašau su marinatu be cukraus arba tiesiog kepto, be cukraus glazūros. Be bulvių ar duonos, prašau daugiau neangliavandeninių daržovių ar kopūstų salotų be cukraus.
I'd like the Kiaulienos šašlykas with a sugar-free marinade or plain grilled, and no sugary glaze. No potatoes or bread, please; instead, extra non-starchy vegetables or a sugar-free cabbage salad.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinades, carby sides (potatoes, bread), potential for sugary glazes.
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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