Varškės Sūris su Žolelėmis ir Keptais Svogūnais
Farmer's Cheese with Herbs and Fried Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Traditional fresh Lithuanian farmer's cheese (varškės sūris), crumbled or pressed, generously mixed with fresh chopped herbs like dill and parsley, and topped with a substantial portion of deeply caramelized, savory fried onions.
Key ingredients
Farmer's cheese (varškė), onions, butter or lard for frying, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is used to caramelize the onions; request extra butter or lard for frying the onions.
Watch out for
Onions contain natural sugars, and large quantities can contribute to carb count; restaurants might add sugar to accelerate caramelization.
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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