Млечен Патлиџан
Baked Eggplant with Cheese and Milk/Yogurt
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the milk/yogurt mixture. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting baked casserole featuring layers of tender eggplant slices, generously interspersed with a creamy mixture of rich cheese (often white brined cheese or Kashkaval), milk or yogurt, and sometimes eggs. Baked until bubbling and golden.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, white brined cheese (sirene) or kashkaval, whole milk or full-fat yogurt, eggs, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the milk/yogurt mixture. Request no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Ве молам, млечната смеса да е без брашно како згуснувач и без додаден шеќер.
Please ensure no flour is used to thicken the milk mixture, and no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener, low-fat dairy with added sugars, some chefs might add a tiny bit of tomato paste which could contain sugar.
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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