Pūdymėlis (Kepta šviežia varškė su spirgučiais)
Fresh Fried Farmer's Cheese with Pork Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Lithuanian simple yet hearty dish featuring fresh farmer's cheese (curd cheese) pan-fried until golden, served generously topped with crispy pork cracklings and rendered fat. It's a peasant dish, rich and satisfying.
Key ingredients
Fresh farmer's cheese (varškė), pork belly (for cracklings), butter or lard, salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed.
Watch out for
Ensure no starch binders in the farmer's cheese if factory-made, but traditionally it is pure curd.
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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