Печена свинска коленица (без компир)
Roasted Pork Hock (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or any other starchy side dishes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and succulent dish featuring slow-roasted or braised pork hock, known for its rich, tender meat and crispy skin, seasoned simply with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Served with keto-friendly green vegetables instead of traditional potato sides.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, onion (for roasting broth), water or broth. Keto sides: braised cabbage, sautéed spinach, grilled zucchini.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or any other starchy side dishes. Confirm no sugar is used in any rubs or marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Печена свинска коленица: Ве молам без компир или други скробни прилози. Потврдете дека нема шеќер во маринадата.
Pechenna Svinska Kolenitsa, please: No potatoes or other starchy side dishes. Please confirm no sugar in any rubs or marinades.
Watch out for
Potatoes are the most common accompaniment; sugar in seasoning rubs or marinades; flour or cornstarch used to thicken gravy.
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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