Virtas ir Keptas Varškės Sūris su Spirgučiais
Boiled and Pan-fried Farmer's Cheese with Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh farmer's cheese ('varškė') is first gently boiled to firm its texture, then sliced and pan-fried in butter until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, maintaining a soft, tangy interior. Served hot with a scattering of savory crispy pork cracklings.
Key ingredients
Farmer's cheese (varškė), butter, pork fat for cracklings, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used when pan-frying the cheese.
Watch out for
Flour or breading used for frying, hidden sugars if farmer's cheese is sweetened.
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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