Колбас со зелка
Sausage and Cabbage Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hearty stew featuring Macedonian sausages (often pork) simmered with shredded cabbage, onions, and spices. A comforting and flavorful dish that can be naturally keto if starchy additions and sugars are avoided.
Key ingredients
Macedonian sausage (pork), cabbage, onion, garlic, olive oil or rendered sausage fat, paprika, salt, pepper, optional small amount of tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used. Ensure no added sugar in the cabbage preparation (some traditional recipes might add a touch of sugar for balance).
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Молам, потврдете дека Колбас со зелка е без компири, ориз или згуснувачи од брашно. Осигурајте се дека нема додаден шеќер во зелката.
Please confirm the Колбас со зелка is made without potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners. Ensure there's no added sugar in the cabbage.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice sometimes added to stews. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or to sweeten the cabbage. Sausages can sometimes contain fillers or sugars, inquire if possible.
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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