Sarma (Kupus Rolnice sa Mlevenim Mesom i Karfiol Pirinčem)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Minced Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice (karfiol pirinač) instead of regular rice in the stuffing. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto version of the beloved Balkan stuffed cabbage rolls. Fermented cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (pork and/or beef) and cauliflower rice, then slow-simmered in a rich, flavorful broth.
Key ingredients
Fermented cabbage leaves, minced pork/beef, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, paprika, olive oil, broth, optional smoked meat for flavor.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice (karfiol pirinač) instead of regular rice in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Sarmu, molim vas da nadev bude sa karfiol pirinčem umesto običnog. I, molim vas, proverite da nema šećera u sosu ili bujonu.
For the Sarma, please ensure the stuffing has cauliflower rice, not regular rice. Also, confirm no sugar is added to the broth or sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional rice (main risk), some carbs from cabbage, onion, garlic. Watch for added sugar in broth or sauce.
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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