Naminis Sūris su Žalumynais
Homemade Farmer's Cheese with Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Freshly made, unaged farmer's cheese (similar to quark or cottage cheese but often pressed into a solid block), crumbled or sliced and mixed with an abundance of fresh dill, chives, or parsley and seasoned with salt.
Key ingredients
Fresh farmer's cheese (from milk, rennet), fresh dill, chives/parsley, salt. Sometimes a small amount of sour cream or cold-pressed oil for extra richness.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar. Request no bread or crackers with it.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Naminis Sūris su Žalumynais, prašau. Patvirtinkite, kad be pridėtinio cukraus. Be duonos ar trapučių.
Naminis Sūris su Žalumynais, please. Confirm no added sugar. No bread or crackers.
Watch out for
Potential for added sugar (though less common for savory versions), often served with bread or crackers.
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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