Keto Sarma (Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Cabbage Rolls with Minced Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the restaurant can prepare the sarma with cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice, or ensure a special keto version is available. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional dish consisting of minced meat (usually pork and/or beef) mixed with cauliflower rice and seasonings, wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves and slow-cooked in a savory broth. This keto version replaces the usual white rice with cauliflower rice.
Key ingredients
Pickled cabbage leaves, ground pork and/or beef, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, a small amount of tomato paste (for flavor/color), olive oil or lard, broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the restaurant can prepare the sarma with cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice, or ensure a special keto version is available. Ask to limit sugary seasonings or excessive tomato paste.
Watch out for
Traditional use of white rice; excessive tomato paste; hidden sugars in seasonings or broth; certain types of pickled cabbage can be higher in carbs.
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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