Šaltiena
Jellied Meat / Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
A classic cold appetizer, Šaltiena is made from slow-cooked pork (often trotters, knuckles, or head meat) and sometimes chicken, simmered until the natural collagen creates a rich, gelatinous broth. The meat is then shredded, placed back in the broth with garlic and spices, and chilled until set.
Key ingredients
Pork (knuckles, trotters, or other fatty cuts), water, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, salt, minimal carrots (optional), dill (garnish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no high-carb vegetables are significantly included (e.g., large potato pieces). Request without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Prašau, kad Šaltiena būtų be didelių bulvių gabalėlių ar kitų angliavandenių turinčių daržovių. Be duonos.
Please ensure the Šaltiena has no large potato pieces or other high-carb vegetables. No bread, please.
Watch out for
Negligible amount of carbs from small pieces of carrot or onion often added to the broth. Served with bread (omit).
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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