Midijos su Česnakais ir Sviestu
Mussels with Garlic and Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, generous amounts of butter, and fresh herbs, a popular European dish also enjoyed in Lithuania.
Key ingredients
Mussels, butter, garlic, white wine, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request the omission of any bread typically served for dipping with the mussel broth. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the broth, although this is uncommon for classic preparations.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Midijoms su Česnakais ir Sviestu, prašau be duonos. Patvirtinkite, kad sultinys netirštinamas miltais.
For the Midijos su Česnakais ir Sviestu, please omit any bread. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Bread served alongside for dipping, excessive amounts of white wine (though most carbs evaporate), flour thickeners (unlikely but possible).
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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