Varškė su spirgučiais
Cottage Cheese with Pork Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and hearty Lithuanian dish featuring creamy cottage cheese (varškė) topped with savory, crispy fried pork cracklings and rendered fat. Often served as a breakfast or light lunch.
Key ingredients
Full-fat cottage cheese, pork belly (for cracklings), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure full-fat cottage cheese is used. No added sugar or other fillers in the cottage cheese. No added bread or potatoes.
Watch out for
Some commercial cottage cheeses may contain small amounts of added starch or sugar. Ensure only pure full-fat curd is used.
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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