Ќуфте (Kjufte)
Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: request *no breadcrumbs or flour* in the meatball mixture. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
Savory fried or baked meatballs, typically made from a mix of ground pork and beef, seasoned with herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Ground pork and/or beef, finely minced onion, garlic, egg, fresh parsley, paprika, salt, pepper. Cooked with olive oil or other fat for frying/baking.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no breadcrumbs or flour* in the meatball mixture. Explicitly ask for no high-carb side dishes such as fries, rice, potato salad, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Ќуфтето без лебни трошки или брашно, ве молам. Без помфрит, ориз, салата од компир или леб како прилог.
For the Ќуфте, please no breadcrumbs or flour in the mixture. No fries, rice, potato salad, or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Meatballs are traditionally made with breadcrumbs. They are almost always served with high-carb sides like fries, rice, or potato salad. Any accompanying tomato sauce may contain hidden sugars.
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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