Keto Japraci (Cabbage Rolls without Rice)
Keto Montenegrin Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice in the meat filling. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory rolls made from tender sour cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of ground meat (typically pork and/or beef) and spices, slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful broth. Modified to exclude the traditional rice from the filling.
Key ingredients
Sour cabbage leaves, ground pork, ground beef, onions, spices (paprika, black pepper), lard/oil, broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice in the meat filling. Confirm no added sugar in the broth or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Japraci, molim vas bez pirinča u filu. Takođe, bez brašna u sosu i sa minimalno paradajz paste.
For the Japraci, please make sure there is no rice in the filling. Also, no flour in the sauce and minimal tomato paste.
Watch out for
Traditional filling includes rice. Onions and some root vegetables in the broth can contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in sauces.
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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