Качамак со месо и сирење (Кето-модифициран)
Keto Cauliflower "Kachamak" with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request mashed cauliflower instead of cornmeal. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
A keto-friendly interpretation of the traditional Macedonian kachamak, replacing cornmeal with rich, buttery mashed cauliflower. Served warm and topped with butter, crispy bacon or minced meat, and crumbled Macedonian white cheese (sirene).
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, butter, minced pork/beef or crispy bacon, Macedonian white cheese (sirene), garlic, salt, black pepper, heavy cream (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request mashed cauliflower instead of cornmeal. Confirm the meat and cheese toppings are used without high-carb additions (e.g., no breadcrumbs in meat).
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Качамак, ве молам пире од карфиол наместо пченкарно брашно. Месото/сирењето без високо-јаглехидратни додатоци.
For Качамак, please use mashed cauliflower instead of cornmeal. Ensure meat/cheese toppings have no high-carb additions.
Watch out for
None if carefully prepared. Ensure no cornmeal is used accidentally. Some chefs might add a pinch of flour to thicken (unlikely for this dish, but always good to confirm).
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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