Keto Barszcz Biały (bez Mąki)
Keto White Borscht (without Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used for thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Polish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Polish sour soup, keto-modified by omitting flour-based thickening. Made with a fermented sour base, often with white sausage (biała kiełbasa) and hard-boiled eggs, thickened with heavy cream and egg yolks for a rich, tangy, and satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Sour starter (without wheat flour), heavy cream, egg yolks, white sausage (keto-friendly, check ingredients), bacon/pork belly, garlic, marjoram, horseradish, hard-boiled eggs, dill.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used for thickening. Confirm white sausage is free from high-carb fillers. Omit any croutons or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Keto Barszcz Biały proszę potwierdzić, że nie ma mąki do zagęszczenia. Czy biała kiełbasa nie ma węglowodanowych wypełniaczy? Bez grzanek i pieczywa.
For Keto Barszcz Biały, please confirm no flour for thickening. Is white sausage free from high-carb fillers? Omit croutons or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden flours/starches in restaurant-made sour base or white sausage. Added sugar in some pre-made horseradish. Large quantities of onions/garlic if not carefully controlled.
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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