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Keto Stuffed Sour Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower rice ('karfiol pirinač') instead of regular rice ('pirinač') in the filling. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A Montenegrin variation of cabbage rolls, made with fermented sour cabbage leaves. Traditionally stuffed with a mixture of minced meat and rice, this keto version modifies the filling by substituting rice with cauliflower rice, creating a delicious and authentic-tasting dish with significantly reduced carb count.
Key ingredients
Sour cabbage leaves, minced beef/pork (or mix), cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, paprika, black pepper, olive oil, tomato paste (limited).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request cauliflower rice ('karfiol pirinač') instead of regular rice ('pirinač') in the filling. Confirm no added flour in the sauce, and that tomato paste is used sparingly if at all, due to its carb content.
Watch out for
The main risk is the traditional rice filling. Some recipes might use flour for sauce thickening or small amounts of sugar in commercially prepared tomato paste.
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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