Šaltoji Agurkų ir Kiaušinių Sriuba su Grietine
Cold Cucumber and Egg Soup with Sour Cream (Keto Šaltibarščiai style)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely ensure no beets (burokėliai) or potatoes are included in the soup or served alongside. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup, prepared in the style of traditional Lithuanian Šaltibarščiai but with beets fully omitted. It features a base of sour cream or kefir, fresh cucumbers, dill, and hard-boiled eggs.
Key ingredients
Kefir or sour cream, fresh cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, green onions, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely ensure no beets (burokėliai) or potatoes are included in the soup or served alongside. Confirm the kefir or sour cream used has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Šaltajai Agurkų ir Kiaušinių Sriubai, prašau be burokėlių ar bulvių sriuboje ar garnyre. Patvirtinkite, kad kefyras/grietinė be pridėtinio cukraus.
Šaltoji Agurkų ir Kiaušinių Sriuba: no beets or potatoes in the soup or as a side. Confirm the kefir/sour cream has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Beets (must be completely omitted), potatoes (must be completely omitted), added sugar in store-bought kefir or sour cream.
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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