Kiaušinienė su Varške ir Spirgučiais
Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese and Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and satisfying dish featuring scrambled eggs blended with creamy unsweetened cottage cheese (varškė) and topped with savory, crispy pork cracklings (spirgučiai). A common, rustic breakfast or light meal.
Key ingredients
Eggs, unsweetened cottage cheese, crispy pork cracklings, butter or lard, salt, black pepper, fresh dill (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure the cottage cheese used is plain and unsweetened. Request it without any bread, toast, or potato sides.
Watch out for
Sweetened cottage cheese varieties. Serving with high-carb breakfast items like toast, bread, or hash browns.
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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