Varškės ir Spirgučių Apkepas (Keto)
Keto Curd Cheese and Cracklings Bake
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, semolina, or other starch is used as a binder; no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory, rustic bake combining fresh Lithuanian curd cheese (varškė) with crispy pork cracklings (spirgučiai) and eggs, forming a rich, flavorful, and naturally low-carb casserole. Served warm.
Key ingredients
Curd cheese (varškė), eggs, crispy pork cracklings (spirgučiai), butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour, semolina, or other starch is used as a binder; no added sugar. This version focuses purely on cheese, cracklings, and eggs.
Watch out for
Use of flour or semolina as a binder; added sugar (sometimes in sweet versions of curd bake).
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.